Systems and Reporting Lead

About the role

About the role:

This is a pivotal role at the heart of the College’s data and systems landscape. As the Systems and Reporting Lead you will drive the delivery of accurate, timely and insightful performance data that empowers leaders, teachers and support teams to make confident, evidence‑based decisions. You’ll shape the College’s digital future by designing and implementing innovative self‑service reporting tools, automated processes, and high‑quality dashboards. You will also oversee the provision of a proactive, efficient timetabling service - ensuring every student and staff member has access to accurate, fully aligned timetables that support an exceptional learning experience.

Responsibilities as our Systems and Reporting Lead will include:

• Provide lead guidance and support to the Systems and Reporting team and ensure the College has access to accurate and timely key performance data.
• Devise, develop and implement self-service and automated processes to deliver accurate and timely information to internal stakeholders, including data dashboards and data validations.
• Ensure data and systems enable effective curriculum planning, performance monitoring and income forecasting.
• Routinely review dashboards, reporting systems and data sets to ensure that they meet the evolving needs of the college as well as regulatory, statutory and funding methodologies.
• Manage the maintenance, updating and integration of the student records system (EBS), ensuring that integration with other systems is optimised and that data is maintained according to GDPR requirements.
• Ensure an efficient and proactive timetabling service, ensuring complete and accurate timetables for staff and students. 

As our Systems and Reporting Lead you’ll ideally have:

• Education to degree level or equivalent qualification or proven relevant professional experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ previous experience in a data analysis, BI or systems development role.
• Technical experience in delivering BI solutions using recognised industry tools, such as Power BI / Tableau.
• High level numeracy and literacy skills.
• The ability and willingness to travel between sites and elsewhere if required.

Benefits:

• 25 days leave, rising with service, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure (pro rata for part time staff)
• An option to purchase further leave through our Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided externally to the College. This is a completely confidential service and is free to all members of staff at the College.
• On-site Nursery offers childcare at superb rates in and outside of term time
• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free eye care vouchers
• Free secure onsite parking
• Access to a range of discounts including shopping, travel and healthcare
• Access to onsite Gym, Tennis/Badminton courts, Football pitches (indoor & out)
• Weekly staff football

If you feel you are the right candidate for this Systems and Reporting Lead role,then please click ‘apply’ now! We’d love to hear from you!

Closing Date: Sunday 15 March 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 25 March 2026

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.

Wessex Education Shared Services (WESS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brockenhurst College. We provide a wide range of services to the College including financial management, payroll, human resources, examinations, student records and data returns processing and IT software development.