Blackpool and The Fylde College
Data Platform Engineer (Microsoft Fabric & AI)
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Data Platform Engineer (Microsoft Fabric & AI)
Data Platform Engineer (Microsoft Fabric & AI)
About Blackpool and The Fylde College
At Blackpool and The Fylde College, we are more than an education provider – we’re a driving force for opportunity, innovation, and community growth. As one of the UK’s leading further education colleges and an exempt charity, we deliver high-quality technical and professional education that transforms lives and supports regional prosperity. With over 12,500 students and around 1,000 colleagues, we are proud to be an anchor institution driving social mobility, inclusion, and success.
The Role
We’re seeking a forward-thinking and technically skilled Data Platform Engineer (Microsoft Fabric & AI) to own and evolve B&FC’s modern data platform. You’ll play a key role in designing, building, and optimising a trusted, governed data environment that underpins reporting, automation, and AI-driven insights across the organisation. This is an opportunity to shape how data is managed, consumed, and leveraged to drive smarter decision-making and innovation.
How You’ll Make an Impact
- Own and develop the Microsoft Fabric platform architecture, ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable data ingestion, transformation, and availability.
- Design and maintain high-quality data pipelines and curated datasets, enabling consistent, governed data models for reporting and analytics.
- Establish and enforce data standards, definitions, and quality controls to ensure accuracy, consistency, and trust in organisational data.
- Drive automation and performance optimisation across the platform, improving efficiency, scalability, and cost management.
- Enable AI-driven use cases and real-time insights, working with stakeholders to unlock predictive, assistive, and Copilot-powered capabilities.
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What We Offer
We believe great people deserve great rewards. When you join B&FC, you’ll benefit from:
- Generous annual leave, plus 5 additional gifted days (pro rata for part-time employees) during the Christmas closure period.
- An excellent pension scheme.
- Professional development and funded training opportunities.
- Flexible working options and family-friendly policies.
- Comprehensive wellbeing support and staff recognition initiatives.
👉 Discover more about our rewards and benefits: https://www.blackpool.ac.uk/jobs
Working with Us
At B&FC, you’ll join a values-led community built on our CAREER principles: Community, Authenticity, Relentless Optimism, Everyone Included, Excellence, and Respect.
We’re proud to empower both our colleagues and students to thrive, supported by: ✔ Outstanding facilities ✔ Forward-thinking leadership ✔ A culture of inclusion and innovation
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How We Support You
At Blackpool and The Fylde College, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to take part in our selection process, please inform the hiring manager or People Team before your interview.
Note: A full application must be submitted – CVs alone cannot be accepted.
Safeguarding Responsibilities & Employment Conditions
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All roles at B&FC are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Employment is subject to:
- An Enhanced Disclosure (DBS) check.
- ** Qualification verification and references**.
- Right-to-work checks in the UK.
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Further guidance on protected convictions and whether to disclose them can be found on the [Ministry of Justice website](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/unspent-convictions-discrimination-and-equality/legislation summary-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974).
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For DBS information, visit: https://www.gov.uk/get-a-criminal-record-check.
To access our Safeguarding Policy, visit: https://www.blackpool.ac.uk.
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