Data Analyst

Meridian Trust, formerly known as Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust (CMAT), is a values-led Trust and has risen to be one of the highest performing academy groups in the country. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. It has always been our people and culture that has defined us. In an increasingly challenging educational landscape, we need to ensure we retain and develop our teams. We also need to make sure that all have a similarly excellent experience of working for us as this will only enhance our prospects of recruiting the very best going forward.

We are currently seeking a Data Analyst to lead the development of data capture systems across the Trust to ensure it complies with current GDPR legislations. You will provide data presented in a variety of formats to aid the Executive Leadership Team, Directorate and Trust Board to aid in decision making. You will develop strong working relationships with senior leaders and colleagues and proactively support them.  

This is an exciting new role for the Trust so you will have the opportunity to shape and develop the role going forward.

The base location will be at the Meridian Trust HQ in Sawtry. 

We are looking for someone who has:  

• An undergraduate degree in Data Management and Analysis, Data Science or Statistics or an equivalent relevant qualification      
• Experience of managing data across a range of establishments, preferably in an educational setting      
• Experience of survey design and execution, data analysis interpretation and development of bespoke data set analysis

Benefits:

Working with us brings with it a range of attractive benefits, including;      

• Free on-site parking      
• Eyecare vouchers      
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support to staff      
• Cycle to work scheme      
• Reduced staff membership to the facilities at Academy Leisure, Sawtry      
• Free tea and coffee making facilities      
• Generous sick pay and annual leave

To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk 

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Info Pack below.

Closing date for applications is: Thursday 14 July 2022

Interview to take place on: Thursday 21 July 2022

The Trust withhold the right to withdraw the advert and/or interview suitable candidates before the specified closing date.

Meridian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including enhanced DBS disclosure.

We are committed to diversity & inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Meridian Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. We expect all adults who work for the Trust to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our students.