Data Officer

THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive multi-academy trust is seeking a dedicated Data Officer to support two secondary schools in Swindon, UK. You will work closely with school leaders, ensuring data accuracy and empowering schools to enhance student success. This role offers opportunities for personal and professional development within a supportive, values-driven environment. Join a welcoming team committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, and enjoy numerous benefits including a supportive leadership team and excellent pension scheme.

Benefits

Employee Assistance programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounts on Gym Membership

Menopause support network

Discounts on holidays, clothing, and much more

Blue Light Discount

Eye Care Vouchers

Access to up-to-date training on safeguarding

CPD Programme

Excellent Pension Scheme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

An additional concessionary day's leave

Responsibilities

• Support two secondary schools while ensuring data accuracy and insight.
• Build strong relationships with school leaders and the Trust Data Manager.
• Empower schools with informed decisions to boost student achievement.

Skills

Experience with Data

Microsoft Excel (basic knowledge of lookups and pivot tables)

Can do attitude with a willingness to learn

Job description

We invite qualified candidates to contribute meaningfully to the lives of young people while developing their professional skills within a progressive organisation. We are seeking a dedicated, proactive, and detail-oriented Data Officer to join our Central Trust Data Team to support two secondary schools - Melksham Oak Community School and Devizes School. The remaining day may be completed remotely, with occasional travel required to our central offices in Swindon. This is no ordinary data role. You'll enjoy a stimulating and varied week, spending two days at each school, working closely with inspiring school leaders and our Trust Data Manager to ensure data is not only accurate and insightful, but truly transformative. Your expertise will have a direct impact, empowering schools to make informed decisions that boost student achievement and wellbeing. As a valued member of our friendly central team, you'll have the unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the daily life of each school, building strong relationships, tackling challenges head-on, and seeing the results of your work unfold in real time. This is a fantastic chance to expand your skills within a supportive, purpose-driven environment, where your contributions are genuinely valued.

All About You

• Experience with Data
• Experience of using Microsoft Excel with basic knowledge of lookups and pivot tables
• A can do attitude with a willingness to learn

The White Horse Federation is a multi-academy trust of primary schools, secondary schools, and special schools. Founded in 2012, our federation is now among the largest multi-academy trusts in South West England. At the heart of The White Horse Federation is our united belief in collaborating to provide first-class education for a wide range of young people. Our schools embrace values-based education to ensure young people from all walks of life are supported with the skills and qualities they’ll need to succeed in the future. We couldn’t do what we do without our fantastic Central Office staff. The White Horse Federation values uniqueness and recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce. We value the contributions of all staff from a wide range of backgrounds and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. At The White Horse Federation, we believe that everyone should be treated with fairness and respect and share a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all of our schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and operate a fair recruitment process, free from discrimination against protected characteristics, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Reasons to Join

• We are a welcoming and supportive team with strong values and a caring ethos.
• Our staff are a hardworking team dedicated to helping our colleagues succeed.
• We have a supportive leadership team and wider school community.
• As part of The White Horse Federation multi-academy trust, we benefit from their support, encouragement, shared resources and outstanding CPD opportunities.

Advantages of joining our Federation

• Employee Assistance programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounts on Gym Membership
• Menopause support network
• Discounts, save money on holidays, clothing and much more
• Discounts for Teachers - All staff within the Trust can take advantage of the discounts
• Blue Light Discount
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Development
• Access to up-to-date training on safeguarding and child protection to ensure staff are fully supported in their roles, including ongoing updates on statutory safeguarding guidance and legislation.
• CPD Programme
• Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential
• Excellent Pension Scheme
• Employer contributions above national standards
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• An additional White Horse concessionary day's leave per year