Analytics Engineer

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Analytics or Data Engineer to join a progressive and evolving team, where you will help harness the power of data to make a lasting impact on the future of education.

The role

The data team play a crucial role in the GDST vision by developing and maintaining robust data solutions that enhance decision-making across our Trust.

We are pioneers in girls’ education and aim to reshape the future of learning itself. We empower our girls to believe in themselves and value the positive contribution they can make to the world.

Your work will ensure that we have accurate and reliable data systems in place, enabling us to monitor our progress, optimise our educational strategies, and ultimately improve the learning experience for our students.

In this role, you will contribute to the development of the GDST data platform to support the delivery of reliable, actionable data and business intelligence to end users.

You will design, build, and optimise ETL/ELT pipelines, ensuring efficient data workflows, and develop secure data models that enhance Business Intelligence outputs.

Working closely with testers, analysts, and business stakeholders, you will resolve data issues, promote best practices, and support ongoing architecture improvements.

What skills and experience you will bring to the role

• Strong SQL skills, data modelling, and knowledge of ETL/ELT processes
• Experience with DevOps practices, version control, and data governance
• Proven ability to develop data pipelines and build data visualisations
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse teams and end users
• Prior experience as an Analytics Engineer or Data Engineer

For any questions about the role, please contact Kelsey Hughes at k.hughes@wes.gdst.net  or Richard Bailey at r.bailey@wes.gdst.net

Who we are

The Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) is the leading network of independent girls’ schools in the UK, educating approximately 8% of all girls at UK independent schools. As a not-for-profit organisation, all surpluses from educating the 20,000 pupils in our 24 schools and two academies are re-invested into girls’ education.

Since 1872, we have remained committed to equipping girls to succeed and thrive. For more information, visit www.gdst.net

Why join us

As part of the GDST, you’ll benefit from:

·      Competitive salaries and pay progression

·      Access to extensive professional development opportunities

·      Training grants for qualifications

·      A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools

·      Generous pension schemes and free life assurance

·      Interest-free loans for training, computer purchases, and travel season tickets

·      A Cycle to Work scheme and more

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

Closing date: 10am on 15th January 2025.

Interviews and a technical task will take place during the week commencing 20th January 2025.

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and real change, valuing and respecting every individual as part of the GDST family. Join us in our mission to deliver outstanding education and be a part of a supportive and dynamic team.

The GDST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.