Systems and Data Analyst

Department: MIS and Systems

Salary: £33,486 to £36,578 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent Full time 37 hours per week

Reference: REC2381 | Closing Date: Sunday 22nd March 2025

The Opportunity

Barnsley College is seeking a proactive and detail driven Systems and Data Analyst to join our MIS & Systems team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in how data and digital systems support staff, students, and strategic decision making across the College.

In this pivotal role, you will help deliver our organisational data and systems strategy focusing on system integrations, data quality, process improvement, and the development of modern digital tools using the Microsoft Power Platform. You will support the creation of reliable, secure and future ready solutions that help make our systems smarter and our processes more efficient.

Working closely with departments across the College, you will ensure data flows seamlessly between systems, integrations are robust, and information is accurate and fit for purpose. You will also contribute to innovation through the adoption of AI tools, automated data checks, and new ways of working that enhance operational efficiency.

About You

You will be a detail focused and proactive individual with a logical, analytical mindset and a genuine interest in improving systems and data processes. Comfortable working with data from multiple systems, you will be able to balance priorities, manage workloads independently and meet deadlines.

You will bring confidence in engaging with colleagues to understand their needs, along with enthusiasm for modernising processes, improving data quality and developing your technical skills. Your approach will be solutions oriented, collaborative and adaptable, enabling you to contribute positively across a wide range of stakeholders within the College.

Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity:

Required

• Level 4 qualification or qualified through experience.

• 5 GCSE passes including English Language and Mathematics grade C, or equivalent.

• NVQ level 3 or above in computing (or related discipline)

• Experience with system integrations and data quality management; experience working with data from multiple systems.

• Experience in the use of application development tools, SQL Server Management Student (SSMS)

• SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL queries, Power BI, O-Data

Reasons to join us

• We offer substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 47 days per year including bank and public holidays)

• Holiday purchase scheme to buy additional annual leave days

• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous 19.2% employer contribution!

• We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days

• Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress

• Free Barnsley College courses to support your professional and personal development (subject to approval)

• 24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP

• Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure as part of YouatWork

• Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield

• Discounted college gym membership with onsite facilities

• Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App

• Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work

• Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines

• Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon

• On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options

• Free breakfast provided daily for all staff members

• Our shared purpose - We believe in transforming the lives of both our learners and staff

The Barnsley College Advantage

When you join us, you can expect to benefit from The Barnsley College Advantage. This is the advantage of:

• Being supported to achieve your personal and professional goals

• A range of flexible working opportunities

• Autonomy, Empowerment and Accountability

• Short- and Long-Term development commitments

• Access to experiencing work in a range of areas

• Working in a Value and Behaviour led organisation

• Reward and Recognition

• Having your voice heard at every level

• Comprehensive Wellbeing Support

Closing date for applications is Sunday 22nd March 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.

Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.

Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.