Systems and Data Analyst
| Posting date: | 06 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £33,486 to £36,578 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | Barnsley, South Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Barnsley College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REC2381 |
Summary
Systems and Data Analyst
Department: MIS and Systems
Salary: £33,486 to £36,578 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent Full time 37 hours per week
Reference: REC2381 | Closing Date: Sunday 22nd March 2025
The Opportunity
Barnsley College is seeking a proactive and detail driven Systems and Data Analyst to join our MIS & Systems team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in how data and digital systems support staff, students, and strategic decision making across the College.
In this pivotal role, you will help deliver our organisational data and systems strategy focusing on system integrations, data quality, process improvement, and the development of modern digital tools using the Microsoft Power Platform. You will support the creation of reliable, secure and future ready solutions that help make our systems smarter and our processes more efficient.
Working closely with departments across the College, you will ensure data flows seamlessly between systems, integrations are robust, and information is accurate and fit for purpose. You will also contribute to innovation through the adoption of AI tools, automated data checks, and new ways of working that enhance operational efficiency.
About You
You will be a detail focused and proactive individual with a logical, analytical mindset and a genuine interest in improving systems and data processes. Comfortable working with data from multiple systems, you will be able to balance priorities, manage workloads independently and meet deadlines.
You will bring confidence in engaging with colleagues to understand their needs, along with enthusiasm for modernising processes, improving data quality and developing your technical skills. Your approach will be solutions oriented, collaborative and adaptable, enabling you to contribute positively across a wide range of stakeholders within the College.
Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity:
Required
• Level 4 qualification or qualified through experience.
• 5 GCSE passes including English Language and Mathematics grade C, or equivalent.
• NVQ level 3 or above in computing (or related discipline)
• Experience with system integrations and data quality management; experience working with data from multiple systems.
• Experience in the use of application development tools, SQL Server Management Student (SSMS)
• SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL queries, Power BI, O-Data
Closing date for applications is Sunday 22nd March 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
Department: MIS and Systems
Salary: £33,486 to £36,578 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent Full time 37 hours per week
Reference: REC2381 | Closing Date: Sunday 22nd March 2025
The Opportunity
Barnsley College is seeking a proactive and detail driven Systems and Data Analyst to join our MIS & Systems team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in how data and digital systems support staff, students, and strategic decision making across the College.
In this pivotal role, you will help deliver our organisational data and systems strategy focusing on system integrations, data quality, process improvement, and the development of modern digital tools using the Microsoft Power Platform. You will support the creation of reliable, secure and future ready solutions that help make our systems smarter and our processes more efficient.
Working closely with departments across the College, you will ensure data flows seamlessly between systems, integrations are robust, and information is accurate and fit for purpose. You will also contribute to innovation through the adoption of AI tools, automated data checks, and new ways of working that enhance operational efficiency.
About You
You will be a detail focused and proactive individual with a logical, analytical mindset and a genuine interest in improving systems and data processes. Comfortable working with data from multiple systems, you will be able to balance priorities, manage workloads independently and meet deadlines.
You will bring confidence in engaging with colleagues to understand their needs, along with enthusiasm for modernising processes, improving data quality and developing your technical skills. Your approach will be solutions oriented, collaborative and adaptable, enabling you to contribute positively across a wide range of stakeholders within the College.
Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity:
Required
• Level 4 qualification or qualified through experience.
• 5 GCSE passes including English Language and Mathematics grade C, or equivalent.
• NVQ level 3 or above in computing (or related discipline)
• Experience with system integrations and data quality management; experience working with data from multiple systems.
• Experience in the use of application development tools, SQL Server Management Student (SSMS)
• SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL queries, Power BI, O-Data
Closing date for applications is Sunday 22nd March 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
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