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Data and Systems Administrator

Salary Range
£29,633 - £35,729
£2,469 - £2,977 / mo

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Chatham, England
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Position Overview & Specifications

Data and Systems Administrator

Salary: TSAT Range 5 - £29,633 - £35,729 per annum

Contract: Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year)

We have an exciting vacancy for a Data and Systems Administrator based within our Central Offices in Kent. This is a new position within our expanding Trust, so if you are looking to advance your career within HR operations, this role could be for you. The successful candidate will be responsible for collating and providing data as part of our regular reporting processes, ensuring our customers have access to key information. They will also be responsible for maintaining and developing systems to ensure that this data is being collated and used appropriately.

The Data and Systems Administrator will be involved in the development and testing of a new HR and Payroll system, establishing and building upon relations across the Trust to ensure that the HR system is supporting our customers. They will take a pro-active approach in developing the system to ensure we meet the changing needs of a growing organisation. They will also undertake work across the Trust on systems and data, including working with schools on our Management Information Systems.

Our Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across Kent, Hampshire and Devon. We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.

Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:

· Think about their Thinking

· Be their Best self

· Shape their Success

In this way we transform life chances

What our Trust will offer you:

  • The opportunity to join a growing organisation during an extremely exciting time, with the opportunity for progression as the Trust grows in size
  • Fantastic CPD opportunities including funded formal qualifications and apprenticeships
  • The successful applicant will also have access to the local government pension scheme and an annual leave entitlement of 26 days, increasing to 30 after 5 years of continuous service
  • Reduced membership of a fully-equipped fitness suite and classes – located on the site of New Horizons Children’s Academy and Rochester Grammar School
  • Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Focus on staff wellbeing, including 24/ Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, eye care vouchers.
  • TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme, including seasonal rewards for all staff.
  • Free parking in our staff car park
  • A fun, hardworking and welcoming team who enjoy supporting each other and celebrating our successes!

Next Steps

If you are interested in working at our school, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today!

Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

If you would like to arrange an informal conversation to discuss the role in more detail please contact Simon Arnold.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £29,633.00-£35,729.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discount
  • Free flu jabs
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
  • Wellness programme

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/04/2023
Reference ID: 0000001094

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Data and Systems Administrator roles across The Thinking Schools Academy Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £29,633 - £35,729 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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