Information Governance, Compliance, and Quality

• Ensure reporting solutions comply with UK GDPR, College data protection requirements, information security standards, and role-based access controls.
• Support audit, funding, statutory, and regulatory activity through the provision of accurate, timely, and traceable management information.
• Develop and maintain reports that monitor the accuracy, completeness, and quality of MIS data.
• Apply quality assurance, reconciliation, testing, and change control to reporting developments before release.
• Maintain knowledge of FE sector data, funding, and performance measures and apply this knowledge to reporting solutions.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to automate processes, consolidate reports, and improve business efficiency.
• Regularly review dashboards, reports, and applications to ensure they remain accurate, effective, and aligned with evolving College needs.
• Evaluate new reporting and analytics technologies and recommend proportionate improvements.
• Support the College’s wider data strategy, digital transformation, and business intelligence roadmap.
• Maintain professional knowledge through relevant training, continuous professional development, and engagement with sector practice.

General Responsibilities

• Comply with all College policies and procedures, including safeguarding, health and safety, equality, diversity, and inclusion, data protection, and risk management requirements.
• Attend training, professional development, and continuous improvement activities.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post.

Is This You?

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Customer-focused, approachable, and able to establish positive working relationships.
• Highly organised, accurate, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Analytical, innovative, and methodical, with strong research and problem-solving skills.
• Positive, flexible, and committed to continuous improvement and professional development.
• An understanding of, and commitment to, cultural diversity, equality, and inclusion.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience of developing and maintaining Power BI dashboards, reports, semantic models, and data visualisations.
• Advanced SQL Server and T-SQL development skills, including complex queries, views, stored procedures, and functions.
• Experience of developing and supporting SQL Server Reporting Services reports and scheduled reporting solutions.
• Experience of developing business solutions using Microsoft Power Apps and Power Automate.
• Strong knowledge of relational database principles, data modelling, and data warehousing.
• Experience of working with large, complex datasets and applying robust validation and reconciliation controls.
• Ability to interpret complex business requirements and translate them into sustainable technical solutions.
• Ability to present complex data and technical processes in a clear, accessible format.
• Experience of producing management information for senior leaders and operational managers.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and wider Microsoft 365 skills.
• Understanding of data protection, information security, and secure reporting practices.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience of working within Further Education, Higher Education, or another public-sector environment.
• Knowledge of the Individualised Learner Record, FE funding methodologies, and Department for Education performance measures.
• Experience of supporting data warehouse development, data integration, and report consolidation.
• Experience of ProSolution, ProMonitor, or comparable FE management information systems.
• Relevant Microsoft certification in Power BI, Power Platform, SQL Server, or data analytics.

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 qualification and GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent qualifications or experience.

Desirable

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience in data, information systems, business intelligence, or a related discipline.

Your Future Starts at Oaklands

At Oaklands, we value our people and are committed to supporting your wellbeing, professional growth, and long-term success. When you join our team, you'll become part of a forward-thinking college that champions innovation, collaboration, and learner-centred education.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Local government Pension Scheme with excellent employer contributions.
• Continuous Professional Development, including free access to Adult Community Learning courses and staff training opportunities.
• Free onsite permit parking.
• Access to our onsite gym and discounted wellness treatments.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and discounted travel through the UNO Bus Scheme.
• Eye Care Vouchers, supporting your health while working with screens.
• Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential advice and support.
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Support, including trained Mental Health Peer Supporters.
• Staff Development Days & Awards, celebrating your achievements and recognising your impact.

Be aware of and follow College policies and procedures, with particular attention to Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Prevent, Wellbeing, Risk Management, Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, Quality, Cyber Security, and our Values and Behaviours.

Oaklands College is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and stakeholders to share this commitment.

We review applications on a rolling basis and may close this advert early if we receive high interest. Don’t miss your opportunity to join a college that’s shaping futures and transforming lives.

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