The Beckmead Trust
Senior Data Administrator
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Job Title: Senior Data Administrator
Location: London / South East (Hybrid: 3 days on-site / 2 days WFH)
Salary: £38,000 – £39,000 per annum (NJC Scale Points 23–25)
Contract: Full-Time (36 hours/week)
About the Role
Are you an experienced data professional looking to make a meaningful difference in special education? The Beckmead Trust is looking for a Senior Data Administrator to join our central team. Reporting to the Data Manager and working closely with the Director of Data and Technology, you will lead and optimize our Trust-wide data architecture, supporting schools that transform the lives of over 1,100 children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEMH, Autism).
In this role, you will maintain critical school systems (Arbor MIS, Google Cloud, BigQuery, Microsoft Azure), oversee statutory reporting (DfE Census, Workforce Returns), and deliver data insights that drive strategic decisions across our growing network of academies.
Key Responsibilities
- System Management & Optimization: Administer and integrate Trust data systems including Arbor MIS, SIMS, Google Cloud Platform, BigQuery, Looker Studio, and Microsoft Azure/InTune.
- Statutory & External Reporting: Support the Data Manager in the end-to-end preparation and submission of pupil-driven returns (DfE Census, School Workforce Return, Local Authority returns) to maximize Trust funding.
- Data Governance & Compliance: Monitor security protocols, manage user access permissions, and conduct regular audits to ensure total GDPR and child protection compliance.
- Educational Operations: Oversee data processes for pupil assessments, admissions, internal/external examinations, timetabling, and safeguarding modules.
- Analytics & Reporting: Analyze complex data sets to create actionable reports, landing pages, and trend dashboards for Headteachers, Senior Leadership Teams, and Trustees.
- Team Guidance & Training: Act as a senior point of escalation, developing user guides and delivering training to school staff and mentoring junior data team members.
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What We Are Looking For
Essential:
- Level 3 qualification or higher in Computer Science, IT, Data Science, or a related discipline.
- Proven experience in educational data administration, with expertise in Arbor MIS.
- Strong technical background across Google Workspace and Microsoft InTune/Azure AD.
- In-depth understanding of DfE statutory returns, GDPR compliance, and data governance.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to translate complex data for diverse stakeholders.
Desirable:
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or Data Science.
- Proficiency in SQL, database modeling, and system architecture.
- Strong technical background across Google Cloud Platform, BigQuery & Looker Studio.
- Project management experience and a full UK driving license (for site visits).
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Benefits & What We Offer
- Competitive Salary: £38,000 – £39,000 per annum (NJC Scale Point 23–25).
- Work-Life Balance: Hybrid working arrangements (typically 3 days on-site, 2 days working from home).
- Pension: Access to local government pension scheme options.
- Professional Development: Dedicated training opportunities and continuous career progression within a rapidly growing Multi-Academy Trust.
- Purpose-Driven Work: A direct role in supporting educational, social, and emotional outcomes for vulnerable and disadvantaged young people.
About The Beckmead Trust
The Beckmead Trust provides exceptional education and care for traumatized children and young people with SEMH, autism, and complex Special Educational Needs across London and the South East. Built on values of love, empathy, flourishing, and social justice, our compact central team ensures every resource goes back into frontline education.
How to Apply
Safe Recruitment Note: The Beckmead Trust is committed to safeguarding children. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS check and compliance with Childcare Disqualification Regulations.
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