Systems Engineer

Cabot Learning Federation; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned educational trust in Bristol is seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer to join their central IT team. The role involves managing critical information systems, ensuring seamless data flows, and designing bespoke applications to enhance operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have extensive IT systems knowledge, proficiency in programming languages, and excellent problem-solving skills. Benefits include flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, and a comprehensive support package.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Generous pension through LGPS

Health benefits including wellness sessions

Comprehensive induction and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Extensive technical knowledge required for operating IT systems.
• Hands-on experience integrating complex systems.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and effective technology usage.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of integrating critical information systems.
• Lead system integration and development across the trust.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure systems are secure and resilient.
• Build automation processes and manage data lakes.
• Translate technical concepts into actionable solutions.

Skills

Technical knowledge of IT systems and infrastructure

Proficiency in programming languages

Experience with SQL

Experience with PowerShell

Experience in APIs and automation processes

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Proactive and adaptable mindset

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Active Directory

Azure AD

Intune

Azure DevOps

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Systems Engineer to join our central IT team at Cabot Learning Federation. In this pivotal role, you will take ownership of the integration of our critical information systems, ensuring seamless data flows and automation that empower thousands of learners and educators across our academies.

This role is responsible for managing and developing the CLF's systems to ensure that interconnected data remains accurate, reliable, and well‑maintained. The post holder will oversee a range of processes that support the safe movement of data across multiple CLF‑deployed platforms, including but not limited to Azure, Paxton Net2 Access Control, Office 365, Fabric, Microsoft School Data Sync, and the Nimble Training Platform. These systems are critical to the ongoing success and progression of the trust. You'll lead on trust‑wide system integration and development, design bespoke applications to improve operational efficiency, and collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to ensure our systems are secure, resilient, and aligned with best practice. From building automation processes and managing data lakes to supporting large‑scale system upgrades, your work will be central to delivering a robust and innovative digital experience for our federation.

In this role, you'll be a key part of our Central IT Team – responsible for delivering secure, reliable, and innovative technology solutions across the trust. You'll have the opportunity to shape system integration strategy, work with cutting‑edge tools, and contribute to a mission‑driven organisation that values technology in education.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the integration of critical information systems, ensuring seamless data flows and automation across multiple platforms.
• Lead on trust‑wide system integration and development.
• Design bespoke applications to improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to ensure systems are secure, resilient, and aligned with best practice.
• Build automation processes and manage data lakes to support large‑scale system upgrades.
• Translate technical concepts into actionable solutions for stakeholders at all levels.

Qualifications & Experience

• Extensive technical knowledge of IT systems and infrastructure, including Microsoft Active Directory, Azure AD, Intune, Azure DevOps.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages, SQL, PowerShell, with experience in APIs and automation processes.
• Hands‑on experience integrating complex systems, managing data flows, and developing bespoke applications.
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills, with the ability to advise stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive and adaptable mindset, capable of managing conflicting priorities in a fast‑paced, multi‑site environment.
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and continuous improvement, with a focus on supporting education through effective technology.
• Relevant qualifications, including a degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements – from our Bristol office, home, and onsite support.
• Opportunities for professional development and certification.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• The satisfaction of making a meaningful impact on the digital experience of students and staff.
• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in‑role/wider‑trust development opportunities.
• Well‑being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on‑site parking, and many more!

Why Work at CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we're all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We're proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others. We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from under‑represented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part‑time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We look forward to your application.