MIS Migration and Configuration Lead
Reports to: Senior IT & Systems Project Manager
Location: Currently operating hybrid working in our West London Office
Contract: Fixed Term (December 2024 to July 2025)
Pattern: Full Time (standard hours 9am - 5.30pm)
Closing date: 30/10/2024 at 10am
Interviews: w/c 04/11/2024
Salary: £38,000 to £43,000 (depending on experience)
About the role:
Ark Schools are currently mid-project to migrate all primary schools to Bromcom MIS. We are looking for an MIS Migration Data and Configuration Lead to join our fantastic Project Management Office to support Ark Schools' MIS Migration and Standardisation Programme.
The role, which is a maternity leave cover, will primarily focus on completion of the migration to Bromcom of Ark's primary schools, then moving on to support other data requirements within the wider programme.The role requires an expert knowledge of Bromcom functionality and the processes for data migration and configuration.
The MIS Migration Data and Configuration Lead will work within the Ark Project Team alongside Bromcom, the Ark Central team and the primary schools to configure and migrate data from an existing MIS (ScholarPack) to Bromcom using existing and established migration processes. As well as data migration and data quality checking, the role will provide onsite support for go-live and dedicated support to each school post migration. The role may also entail some advisory, second line support and mentoring elements for our Systems Support Team.
The successful candidate will gain a wealth of experience in a live and fast paced project. This will allow them to utilise their Bromcom knowledge, whilst gaining great experience for anyone looking to get into project management or develop their system migration skill set.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for supporting and implementing Bromcom in all Primary schools alongside our project team and MIS Project Manager
- Responsible for leading on the configuration and migration tasks
- Responsible for data quality checks and correction of data during migration
- Responsible for supporting schools recently migrated to Bromcom in a Data Manager capacity, to ensure they are self-sustainable within 3 months
- Support the data and configuration elements of the implementation of MCAS across all schools (Primary and Secondary)
- Support the data and configuration elements training and standardisation project across all schools
- Responsible for compilation of a Transition to Service Document for Bromcom and handover to the support team
Key Requirements:
- Right to work in the UK
- Experience of working in schools, ideally within a MAT
- Experience of working with Bromcom as a data manager
- Experience of configuration and migration of data between two or more systems
- Well-developed ICT skills, in particular Excel data manipulation
- Knowledge of good practice/procedures regarding compliance with data protection legislation
- Effective communication skills - both written and verbal
- Excellent attention to detail to ensure data accuracy
- Able to use initiative with strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with care
View the full job description and person specification here
About Ark
We're an international charity, transforming lives through education. We exist to give every young person, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life. In the UK, we're a network of 39 schools, educating around 30,000 pupils in areas where we can make the biggest difference and we're recognised as one of the highest achieving academy groups in the country. We want to change the lives of children everywhere, not just in our own schools. So, we create and incubate Ventures designed not only to help pupils in Ark schools, but also to improve education systems.
You'll be joining a group of like-minded, ambitious individuals who work collaboratively and are all committed to our core mission, that every child has the potential to succeed. Having just celebrated our 20 th anniversary, we are shaping our goals for the next 20 and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.
Benefits:
- Our hybrid working model aims to offer the best of both worlds, striking the right balance between in-person collaboration and remote working. You will work a minimum of two days per week in our state-of-the-art office in West London allowing you to connect with colleagues, with the flexibility to work remotely, or in the office over the remaining days
- In addition to our current hybrid working arrangements, employees can request to work fully remotely for up to 10 working days a year, whether this be in the UK or abroad
- Our flexitime policy allows you to work your hours around our core hours of 10.00 - 16.00, helping you prioritise your work-life balance and personal commitments
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with each year of service up to 30 days after 3-years' service. This entitlement is pro rata for part time employees. This entitlement excludes bank holidays
- Full office closure between Christmas and New Year
- Regular social events, monthly free breakfast, and daily fruit
- As an Ark employee, you will have the opportunity to be part of the TPT (The Pension Trust) scheme, our workplace pension scheme where we make an 11% contribution; you are not required to contribute towards this scheme unless you choose to. Depending on your role you may also be entitled to LGPS which is a defined benefit scheme where you contribute a percentage based on how much you earn (as do we) in exchange for a guaranteed amount in your pension pot every year
- Access to high-quality professional learning throughout your career, offering both face-to-face sessions and a bespoke online learning platform
- Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers, interest-free loans available for season tickets or a bike, gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym and free eye tests
How to Apply:
Apply with a CV and cover letter on our online recruitment portal. Applications to be submitted by Wednesday 30 th October 2024 at 10am but please note: we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response.
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Interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.
Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark's safer recruitment process, please click this link .
We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone - staff and students - can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark's diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link
