Askham Bryan College is a specialist land-based college based across the North of England with centres in York, Middlesbrough, Saltaire, Wakefield and Newcastle.
As one of the largest, specialist land-based colleges in the U.K over recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to a technical and professional land-based curriculum, outstanding resources that deliver an exceptional and inclusive student experience and contributing to the circular economy and sustainable developments is embedded into college life.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Report Writer with experience in delivering accurate and informative reporting and a good knowledge of Power BI to join our MIS Team here at our York campus. This role will be a fixed term contract over 6 months to assist the team in developing reporting and KPI dashboards after the implementation of a new MIS system – ProSolution. Ideally the role will work on campus but there is the flexibility of some hybrid working if necessary.
This is a 6 month fixed term contract role.
We are seeking an individual who will be responsible for developing accurate and informative reporting across a range of college disciplines and in addition be responsible for the development of the HE KPI dashboard monitoring college and OfS performance indicators. Sector experience and knowledge specifically in Advanced’s Pro Suite and also knowledge of Higher Education performance indicators/funding will be beneficial.
The successful candidate will
Create robust reporting from the college base data to drive business intelligence in order to promote informed decisions across the college.
Develop and deliver the HE KPI dashboard on conjunction with the Academic services team.
Assist with any other requirements within the MIS reporting structure
Ideally with a Level 4 IT qualification, candidates should be fully conversant with Pro Suite systems, be proficient in the use of SQL, HTML and proficient in using MS Visual Studio, SSRS or MS Access reporting and Power BI.
We define the values and qualities that we require from our people using the Askham Bryan College DNA. Hardwired in to what we do, our DNA strands ensure that all colleagues are committed to delivering with purpose, taking ownership, building trust and always learning.
Main Purpose of the role
To design and develop accurate Business Intelligence reports to meet the requirements of departments and colleagues within the college, translating information requirements into useful reporting. In addition, the role will require the development of a data dashboard to meet the needs of the colleges HE team using Power BI. This is a 6 -month fixed term role to support the existing team due to the implementation of a new MIS system.
Key Tasks / responsibilities:
All tasks to be carried out in a consistent manner with the corporation’s culture.
To design, develop, deploy and maintain business intelligence reporting in support of improved quality, flexibility and efficiencies across the college to meet the needs of the organisation.
Work in partnership with College staff to enable them to clarify and define their information needs.
To translate business needs to technical specifications leading to new or refined business solutions.
To present uniform information through reports and visualisation to aid decision making across the college
To translate business needs to technical specifications leading to new or refined business solutions.
To present uniform information through reports and visualisation to aid decision making across the
To develop and update technical documentation.
To develop a data dashboard to meet the KPI requirements of the College HE provision including OfS data analysis using Power BI
Role Dimensions
Be fully conversant with Advanced Pro Suite and Power BI systems
Respond to requests accurately and in a timely manner
Deliver to deadlines
To identify opportunities for efficiencies and leaner processes through automation; and design and implement appropriate systems
To build business solutions in order to streamline and automate the key processes identified by the Head of MIS and managers of the MIS team.
Participate in professional development or training activities as required.
Key Interfaces
Head of MIS
Academic Services department (HE)
MIS Manager
College management & staff
Supporting College Goals and Values – all roles
In addition to the particular requirements and characteristics of individual roles, all people employed by Askham Bryan College are expected to actively support the achievement of the College’s goals and, at all times, both internally and externally, to behave in a manner consistent with the College’s mission and values.
This means:
Performing your role and delivering your service in a way that helps the College achieve its strategic objectives and annual development and improvement plans - taking account of available resources and national developments.
Promoting the image of the College as one that is committed to the highest standards of delivery and service.
Sharing the College’s commitment to safeguarding and prioritising the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and demonstrating it in your day to day work.
Sharing and prioritising the effective implementation of the College’s Equality and Diversity Policy.
Promoting and implementing best practice in Health and Safety,
Safeguarding Statement
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and partners to share this commitment. The Governors and Staff at Askham Bryan College regard each learner as a unique individual and therefore seek to support learner development in ways, which will foster security, confidence and independence. We recognise that high self-esteem, peer support, a secure College environment and clear lines of communication with trusted adults helps all young people and adults particularly those at risk or suffering abuse. These are regarded as central to the wellbeing of the individual and are therefore seen to be an intrinsic part of all aspects of the curriculum and ethos.
Specific measures relating to pre-employment checks:
We may undertake online searches on internet activity as part of our pre-recruitment checks.
We ask applicants for details of any convictions and cautions, regardless of whether these have been deemed as “spent”. It is a condition of employment that applicants provide these details.
We undertake Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks for prospective employees. Please note that it is an offence to apply for a regulated role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity involving children or vulnerable adults.
Note on “regulated activity”: You are engaging in a regulated activity if you:
Will be responsible, on a regular basis in a school or college, for teaching, training instructing, caring for or supervising children or vulnerable adults;
Will be working on a regular basis in a specified establishment, such as a school, or in connection with the purposes of the establishment, where the work gives opportunity for contact with children or vulnerable adults; or
Engage in intimate or personal care or healthcare or any overnight activity, even if this happens only once.
Specific measures relating to pre-employment checks:
We may undertake online searches on internet activity as part of our pre-recruitment checks.
We ask applicants for details of any convictions and cautions, regardless of whether these have been deemed as “spent”. It is a condition of employment that applicants provide these details.
We undertake Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks for prospective employees. Please note that it is an offence to apply for a regulated role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity involving children or vulnerable adults.
Note on “regulated activity”: You are engaging in a regulated activity if you:
Will be responsible, on a regular basis in a school or college, for teaching, training instructing, caring for or supervising children or vulnerable adults;
Will be working on a regular basis in a specified establishment, such as a school, or in connection with the purposes of the establishment, where the work gives opportunity for contact with children or vulnerable adults; or
Engage in intimate or personal care or healthcare or any overnight activity, even if this happens only once.
