Job Description

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Senior Report & System Developer

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Abingdon
14/09/2025


Senior Report & System Developer

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The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.


Job details

Salary

38,248 - 39,751 per annum

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Region

South

Package

The College offers excellent benefits as well as generous pension schemes and holiday.

Job category/type

Management

Date posted

05/09/2025

Job reference

AWC0001409

Job description


No candidate will meet every single desired qualification / criteria. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

Salary:

38,248 - 39,751 per annum

Hours per week:

37

Weeks per Annum:

52

Working pattern:

Monday to Thursday 7.5 hours per day, Friday 7 hours per day

Location:

Abingdon Campus

Contract type:

Permanent

What are we looking for?

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We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Senior Reporting & Systems Developer to join our MIS team at Abingdon & Witney College. This role is pivotal in shaping the college's data-driven decision-making and ensuring our systems evolve to meet future educational and operational needs. You will work across multiple platforms, using a range of technical tools to develop solutions that support the college's strategic objectives.

We're looking for someone who can not only maintain systems but also innovate, identifying opportunities for automation, integration, and improved reporting. You'll join a supportive team that values initiative, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities

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Develop, maintain and support college MIS platforms such as EBS, iTrent, and associated systems. Design, build, and publish dynamic reports using tools like MS SQL Server, VBA, MS Access, SSRS, and Power BI to meet evolving business requirements. Engage with stakeholders to understand reporting and system needs, offering technical solutions and expert advice. Respond to, troubleshoot, and escalate system and reporting issues as required, liaising with internal IT teams and external software providers. Promote best practices and continuous improvement through system optimisation and process automation (e.g., Workflow, Writeback). Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of all systems, reports, and processes. Monitor data quality and accuracy across outputs, taking appropriate action or escalation when needed. Translate complex technical concepts for non-technical staff to ensure shared understanding and effective collaboration. Deputise for the Data Development Manager as required.

Essential Experience

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Strong experience with: SQL Server, VBA, MS Access, SSRS, Power BI, Further Education management systems (e.g., EBS, iTrent).

Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to convey technical information to non-technical users.

Experience maintaining accurate records and producing high-quality documentation.

Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.).

Ability to manage workload under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.

Strong analytical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting abilities.

Capability to understand business needs and translate them into effective technical solutions.

Why Work With Us?

Excellent benefits for our employees including generous pension and holiday schemes (with potential Christmas closure days), continued professional development, flexible working options, corporate gym membership, cycle/tech scheme and much more.

Closing date: 14th September

2025 (Midnight)

Abingdon and Witney College reserve the right to close all applications before posted closing date*




AWC values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all appointments are subject to satisfactory clearances including enhanced DBS checks.


Abingdon and Witney College are committed to safer recruitment practices. In addition to our pre-employment checks, we will conduct an online search. This includes checking Google main results feed as well as the 'News' and 'Images' tab. We will be checking for any publicly available information that suggests the applicant may not be suitable to work with children or young/vulnerable people or content that could potentially damage Abingdon and Witney College's reputation. This may include inappropriate posts, comments or images displaying evidence of offensive or inappropriate behaviour, jokes or language, discriminatory comments, inappropriate photos, drug or alcohol misuse.

Senior Report & System Developer