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Apprentice Systems and Reporting Analyst

Boston College · BOSTON COLLEGE
Location
Lincolnshire
Postcode
PE21 6JF
Salary
Competitive
Duration
2 Years
Hours per week
37h
Positions available
1
Degree awarded
Data analyst (level 4)
Start date
1 August 2026
Application deadline
6 July 2026
Posted
19 June 2026
Vacancy reference
2000038188
Disability Confident
✓ Yes

About the role

  • Provide support to the Business Intelligence: Senior Analyst
  • Assist and participate with current and future Business Intelligence projects
  • Develop and maintain a good knowledge of the functionality and structures of various cross-college management information systems (MIS), processes and departments (for example Registry and Admissions)
  • Develop timely and accurate reports using reporting tools such as SQL/SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), Microsoft Visual Studio, Power Automate and Power BI. Core College SQL database systems include but are not limited to: Tribal EBS (Education Business System), ProMonitor, Strata, Power BI, and Power Automate etc.
  • Implement, develop and maintain integration between the Learner Record System (EBS) and other College systems where required
  • Contribute to the ongoing development of the College’s dashboard system
  • Be proactive in the testing of releases of EBS, including occasional BETA release testing
  • General maintenance of EBS, including the management of staff records, logging calls, track and follow up with relevant MIS software providers
  • Be the main contact point for teaching staff training on EBS for electronic registers, OnTrack and Reports. This includes maintaining notes and videos and conducting training face to face or via Teams where necessary
  • Support a variety of staff on all EBS modules and encourage staff to access data using the appropriate MI system
  • Maintain, update, and monitor automated report schedules
  • Take an active role in the set up and smooth running of the College enrolment process and contribute ideas to its further development
  • Assist in the collection and input of learner qualifications relating to GCSE point scores (value added)
  • Develop and maintain an understanding of the technical aspect of the job and keep abreast of technical development and report strategies
  • Occasional work outside of regular hours to assist at enrolment, open events and representing the department at Staff Council meetings
  • General duties such as typing, photocopying and dealing with face to face, telephone and email queries from staff, learners and the public
  • Maintain an understanding of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • Attend meetings when required
  • To carry out additional roles within the college as may be agreed from time to time

Working week

Monday- Friday Shifts to be confirmed

Skills

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsTeam workingInitiative

Required qualifications

Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 4 and above
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4 and above
Essential
Level 3 Administration/IT qualification · IT/Admin · Grade Pass/relevant work experience

Training & development

  • The Data Analyst Apprenticeship Level 4 will take you two years to complete
  • You will attend college for one day per month, spending the rest of your time with your employer
Future prospects
  • You will be employed as a Systems and Reporting Analyst and completing the Level 4 Data Analyst apprenticeship
  • On completion of the Apprenticeship you may remain in the role with a possible increase in pay

Things to consider

To apply for this role, ideally you will need a relevant degree or equivalent experience, evidence of continuous personal development, experience of analysing data and producing reports including T-SQL, SSRS, SSIS, BI Tools etc. and clear and comprehensive knowledge of SQL databases. However, we will consider someone without a degree, but who is willing to study towards the Level 4 Apprenticeship Data Analyst.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.To apply for this role, you MUST have Right to Work in the UK.

About Boston College

For over 60 years, Boston College has been providing high quality Further Education to thousands of students over the age of 16. Within the area, the College is one of the largest employers. Boston College has been shortlisted for two national awards for the quality of teaching and learning. Last year, 98% of Boston College students rated teaching as excellent or good and this is supported by the College's high quality student experience.

Website
www.boston.ac.uk/