South Thames Colleges Group
Digital Data, Systems & Insights Officer
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Digital Data, Systems & Insights Officer
Here at South Thames Colleges Group, we are seeking a Digital Data, Systems & Insights Officer to support the development, enhancement, and effective operation of the Group's digital systems, reporting tools, and data processes.
About the Role
Working within the Information Development Team as part of the Management Information Systems (MIS) function, you will play a key role in ensuring our core systems and reporting solutions are reliable, efficient and aligned with the needs of both Group management and learners.
You will contribute to the development and maintenance of internal applications, scripts, and system integrations, helping to enhance existing platforms through troubleshooting, functionality improvements and the delivery of new features. You will support the design and optimisation of data flows across systems, undertake testing and quality assurance activities and maintain clear technical documentation to ensure robust and effective digital solutions across the Group.
A significant part of the role will involve developing and maintaining SQL queries, reports and data extracts, as well as supporting and enhancing MS Reporting services reports and Power BI dashboards. Working closely with senior developers, you will help ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of data, while supporting compliance with College policies and relevant regulatory requirements. You will also investigate data issues, identify opportunities for process improvement, and implement effective solutions that drive better insight and decision-making across the Group.
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Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of internal applications, scripts, and system integrations.
- Support the design and optimisation of data flows across systems.
- Undertake testing and quality assurance activities.
- Maintain clear technical documentation.
- Develop and maintain SQL queries, reports and data extracts.
- Support and enhance MS Reporting services reports and Power BI dashboards.
- Help ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of data.
- Support compliance with College policies and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Investigate data issues and identify opportunities for process improvement.
- Implement effective solutions that drive better insight and decision-making across the Group.
Requirements
- Experience in supporting and maintaining relational databases.
- Strong technical expertise across a range of systems, software applications and digital platforms.
- Confidence in writing and maintaining SQL queries, reports and data extracts.
- Proven experience of using data analysis tools to cleanse, manipulate, and interpret large or complex datasets.
- A meticulous eye for detail and a commitment to data accuracy.
- Experience with Tribal EBS and AdvancedOne Pro products.
- Understanding or experience of full software development lifecycle.
- Hands-on experience developing and maintaining Power BI dashboards, Power Apps and Power Automate solutions.
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Benefits
- Generous annual leave of 27 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year and an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave.
- Excellent pension scheme with significant financial contribution from the employer.
- Subsidised sports facilities.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.
- Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
About Us
The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.
Equality and Diversity
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Application Deadline
Closing date for the return of completed applications is 18th October 2026.
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