Trust Data and MIS Analyst

HEARTS Academy Trust; Wickford; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-being day

LGPS

Collaborative Trust approach

Well-being-focused workload

October half-term

Training & development

Cycle to work

Job summary

HEARTS Academy Trust is seeking a highly skilled data professional to design and develop Bromcom trackers, reports and Dashboards, expanding Power BI usage across the Trust. You will provide high-quality analysis to support school improvement, governance and decision-making.

Working closely with senior leaders, you will deliver accessible reporting tools, ensure data accuracy and enable effective collaboration using Microsoft 365 tools.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience with Bromcom MIS and school reporting.
• Strong Power BI skills and ability to model data for dashboards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to support leaders.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain Bromcom reports, trackers and dashboards across the Trust.
• Create and maintain Power BI dashboards integrating data from Bromcom and other systems.
• Produce Trust-wide dashboards for leaders and governors.
• Analyse attendance and attainment data to identify trends and priorities.
• Improve data quality, accessibility and reporting processes across schools.
• Support colleagues with training on reporting tools and data use.

Skills

Power BI

Data modelling

Dashboards

Analytics

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Bromcom MIS

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Salary: HEARTS pay scales, subject to relevant skills and experience. The appointment range is intentionally open and will reflect the expertise the successful candidate brings.

Fixed-term appointment ending on 31 July 2027.

Part-time, up to two or three days per week. Exact hours and working pattern will be agreed with the successful candidate.

Flexible and hybrid working is supported, including remote working where duties allow, with agreed attendance at HEARTS House and Trust schools as needs must.

HEARTS Academy Trust is seeking a highly skilled and analytical person to strengthen and develop our Trust-wide approach to data management, reporting and collaboration.

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping how data is used across our schools. You will design and develop Bromcom trackers, reports and dashboards, expand the Trust’s use of Power BI, improve collaboration through Microsoft Teams, and provide high-quality analysis that supports school improvement, strategic decision-making and governance.

About the Role

Working closely with senior leaders, headteachers and Trust colleagues, you will lead the development of innovative and accessible reporting tools and ensure information is accurate, meaningful and easy to access.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing, developing and maintaining Trust-wide Bromcom reports, trackers and dashboards.
• Creating dynamic Power BI dashboards that bring together data from Bromcom and other approved systems.
• Producing and maintaining Trust-wide operational and strategic dashboards for leaders and governors.
• Analysing attendance, attainment, progress and other key performance indicators to identify trends, risks and priorities.
• Improving data quality, consistency, accessibility and reporting processes across the Trust.
• Enhancing the effective use of Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 for collaboration, communication and document management.
• Delivering training, guidance and support to colleagues with varying levels of technical expertise.
• Supporting leaders in understanding and using national and Trust performance data, including attendance and school performance measures.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has substantial experience working with Bromcom MIS, education data and reporting systems.
• Is highly proficient in Power BI, data modelling and dashboard development.
• Has strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data and communicate findings clearly.
• Understands school performance, attendance and accountability measures.
• Has experience of Microsoft 365, particularly Teams, SharePoint and collaborative working practices.
• Can build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Is an excellent communicator with the ability to train and support colleagues confidently.
• Has a meticulous approach to data quality, security and compliance.

Please read the job description and person specification for full details

What HEARTS offers

The Trust has a close-knit, family ethos. You will feel and gain a sense of belonging and a shared purpose, helping us transform and shape pupils and families lives.

We offer:

• A HEARTS well-being / thank you day
• Local Government Pension Scheme (on meeting qualifying conditions)
• A collaborative approach across the Trust
• Focus on well-being and workload
• A two-week October half term
• Excellent training and a commitment to professional development
• HEARTS ethos, vision and values with 'happiness' of children, parents and staff a priority
• Cycle to work scheme

Read more: https://heartsacademytrust.co.uk/careers/why-work-for-hearts/

For all vacancies at HEARTS Academy Trust please visit our website: https://heartsacademytrust.co.uk/careers/vacancies/

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date, should we receive enough suitable applicants.

HEARTS Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to the receipt of a satisfactory application form, satisfactory references that meet the requirements as set out in KCSIE, satisfactory online search and an Enhanced DBS check, to include a children's barred list check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

To view the Trust policies relating to recruitment, data protection and child protection please click here

If you would like any support or assistance at any stage of your application process, please contact [e-mail] / 01268 572672. We will be happy to discuss this with you.