Systems and Data Administrator

Suffolk Jobs Direct; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist educational charity in the UK is seeking a proactive Systems and Data Administrator to provide essential systems support. The role requires a strong IT background with experience in systems development and management information systems. You will work in an office-based environment, contributing to the optimization of data and scheduling processes. Ideal candidates will have good problem-solving skills and a commitment to supporting young people facing educational challenges. Competitive salary ranging from £27,000 to £35,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience with systems development and maintenance is essential.
• Ability to interpret data accurately and apply logic.
• Good IT knowledge and management information systems skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems support and development for the organization.
• Manage the development and maintenance of the Management Information System.
• Optimize timetable scheduling and staff utilization.

Skills

Computer Science

Active Directory

Computer Information Technology

PowerShell

Windows

Database

SCCM

Linux

Troubleshoot

Backup

Technical Support

UNIX

Job description

• Salary: 27000 - 35000 per annum
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week 52 weeks per year
• Contract: Permanent required as soon as possible
• Reference: 0501

Lapwing is a specialist therapeutic education provider and charity working with young people facing exclusion from education employment and the community through social emotional behavioural or learning difficulties and disabilities. Lapwing delivers a broad range of highly personalised education programmes and projects that are designed to meet the needs of and help realise the aspirations of each young person.

We are recruiting a Systems and Data Administrator to provide systems support and development for our evolving organisation.

This role will suit someone who is pro‑active, able to work on their own initiative and happy to be involved in all aspects of our systems development and maintenance. To be successful you will have had responsibility for the development and maintenance of a Management Information System in a similar sized organisation or transferable systems experience and skills. You will be able to interpret data accurately and apply logic to optimise timetable scheduling and staff utilisation and you will also be a good problem‑solver with good IT knowledge and MIS skills.

This is an office‑based position situated in Martlesham Heath working 37.5 hours per week 52 weeks per year.

For more information

For an informal chat about the role please telephone Debbie Saunders Finance and Compliance Manager.

How to apply

Please download an application pack by visiting the Lapwing Education website.

Please return all fully completed applications to Debbie Saunders by email at

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: 9am 12 December 2025.

Interview date: 16 - 17 December 2025.

Lapwing Education welcomes everyone and creates inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work. Appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Lapwing is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills:

• Computer Science
• Active Directory
• Computer information Technology
• PowerShell
• OS
• Windows
• Database
• SCCM
• Linux
• SAN
• Troubleshoot
• Backup
• Setup
• Technical Support
• UNIX

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Yearly Salary: 27000 - 35000