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Dorset Council
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Job Title:Data Engineer (Initially fixed term contract for one year - project based role with a view to becoming permanent after the fixed term)

Place of Work:Remote working with regular scheduled visits to the Hamwic Education Trust office in Nursling, Southampton.

Accountable to:Head of IT

FTE:37 hours per week, term time plus 2 weeks (41 weeks)

Remuneration:Grade 7 - £29,777 to £33,944 (actual salary for working 41 weeks will be £26,856 to £31,594)

Start Date:As soon as possible

Closing Date:Friday 12 January 2024

Interviews: To be arranged on an individual basis

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Data Engineer to support the work of the trust with centralising report data from MIS, Trust systems, and other sources, into a single reporting dashboard.

This new role will help to provide a comprehensive MAT data management and reporting service, involving the design and set up of data systems to capture and analyse MAT and school level data, the design and production of reports to inform the decision-making of senior leaders and trustees, and the design and production of data information reports to the relevant stakeholders.

WE ARE SEEKING A PROFESSIONAL INDIVIDUAL WHO:

Is an experienced IT professional, preferably with school experience, with a proven track record who can effectively collate and interpret data from a variety of sources and across multiple schools Can create and present reports for multiple audiences Has significant experience of working with reporting platforms Has excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills Can work well under their own initiative, using time efficiently Can complete work to a high standard Is self motivated and who can actively support the data vision and improvement plan for the Trust and schools.

WE CAN OFFER:

An opportunity to be part of a collaborative managed services team with a shared vision of excellence. The opportunity to lead within, and to contribute to, our growing Trust Excellent CPD opportunities and training and development programmes An individual induction programme supported by a mentor Hard working and supportive colleagues who are open to new ideas Eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme Free eye tests up to the value of £25 for users of VDU equipment and contribution up to the value of £60 towards the purchase of glasses specifically for the use of display screen equipment (where conditions are met) Access to the Trust Health and Wellbeing pages Access to a staff benefits portal Free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for staff and family members

If you are looking for an opportunity that will allow you to progress and develop alongside our growth and development and you can demonstrate a proven track record in effectively managing resources and ICT networks, we want to hear from you.

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