Systems Analyst and Developer
- Employer
- Derwen College
- Location
- Oswestry, Shropshire
- Salary
- £32,500 - £35,000
- Closing date
- 6 Apr 2021
Job Details
Systems Analyst and Developer based in Oswestry Shropshire offering a salary of £32,500 - £35,000.
Derwen College is an Ofsted 'Outstanding' college. We support students with learning difficulties and disabilities to live the life they want and to be as independent as they can be. We work hard to develop the skills needed for employment and independent living - our aim is to recruit the best staff possible to deliver this first class experience to our students.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Analyst and Developer to join our Digital Services and Technology Development Team. Reporting to the Head of Digital Services and Technology you will work across all areas of the College to review software systems and processes, recommend improvements and implement necessary changes.
Key Role Specific Responsibilities:
- Project lead on developing, testing and the rolling out of management information systems
- Project lead on the development of software systems to assist staff, students and college operations
- Identify college requirements regarding IT systems for data collection
- Create and develop in-house bespoke software packages, apps and websites
- Work alongside external companies on the development and support with existing software/app packages
- Oversee and assist software installations
- Project plan presentations to senior management, including timescales, costs, resources and responsibilities
- Software training needs analysis of existing workforce
- Delivery of training and support on software packages
- Offer support on software and MIS packages
- Be a point of contact for external software providers
- Develop software packages to empower assistive technologies
- Development of SharePoint
Person Specification:
- Qualified to degree level (or equivalent) in computer science, information systems or software development
- Strong track record of Project Management
- SQL, MYSQL and MS Access experience
- Software, App and website development experience
- MIS experience
- SCCM knowledge desirable
- Sharepoint experience desirable
- Proven success of working within a similar role
- Excellent people management and communication skills
- Highly motivated individual
- A willingness to adapt and learn new skills
We can offer the right candidate a well-resourced and modern working environment, situated in a beautiful rural setting. We have a fantastic array of employee benefits including on-site shopping and leisure facilities, pension scheme, life assurance, enhanced family-friendly policies, generous annual leave, staff discounts and extensive continual professional development opportunities.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and adults at risk and expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are a Disability Confident employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for suitable applicants.
Company
Derwen College aims to transform lives through education and empowering young people with SEND and to have a world without barriers. We are an Ofsted Outstanding College, and all our staff are highly trained and committed to making sure our students achieve their full potential.
There are a wide range of career opportunities across the College including but not limited to hospitality, catering, estates, retail, care, therapies and administration. We also offer volunteering opportunities.
All staff are recruited on the basis of their merits, abilities and suitability for each position. We ensure that all job applicants are considered equally and consistently in line with all relevant legislation, recommendations and guidance. We are a Disability Confident and Mindful Employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for suitable applicants.
We have a wide range of staff benefits including a well-resourced and modern working environment, situated in a beautiful rural setting alongside main-site shopping and leisure facilities, flexible working arrangements, enhanced family friendly benefits, generous annual leave entitlement and continual professional development.
Derwen College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, which includes completing a DBS check and references prior to starting with us.
If you want to join our team, our current vacancies are listed below.
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