> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1942684-data-systems-lead](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1942684-data-systems-lead). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Data & Systems Lead

- **Company:** Acer Trust
- **Location:** Oxfordshire, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £16,751.0 - £18,136.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Data Systems, Power BI, Tools for Reporting
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://mynewterm.com/jobs/208919/EDV-2026-AT-24762

## About the Role

We are looking for someone who combines strong analytical skills with a practical and collaborative approach to problem solving. You will be comfortable working independently, building effective relationships with colleagues across our schools and understanding how systems can be developed to better meet organisational needs. Experience of Power BI or similar reporting tools is essential, while experience of education data systems would be advantageous but is not essential.

This role would suit someone who enjoys understanding how organisations work, identifying opportunities for improvement and working with others to implement practical solutions. Although experience in education is welcome, we are equally interested in candidates from other sectors who can demonstrate experience of developing systems, improving processes and using data to support effective decision-making.

The role is part-time and based at one of our schools, with occasional travel across Trust sites and the option for hybrid working. The role can be fulfilled on a year-round basis (18 hours per week) or term time plus two weeks (20 hours per week). It offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the way information and technology support schools across the Trust.

Acer Trust is a multi-academy trust committed to high standards, collaborative working and continuous improvement across our nine schools in Oxfordshire. If you have the experience, judgement and initiative to help us make better use of our systems and information, we would be pleased to hear from you.

## Description

Working closely with the Chief Operations and Finance Officer and the Trust's educational leaders, you will act as the Trust's lead practitioner for its Management Information System and wider data platforms. Alongside maintaining and developing these systems, you will identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting and the way information is used across the Trust. You will lead the development of Trust-wide dashboards, produce ad hoc data analysis, advise colleagues on the effective use of systems, and help implement improvements that reduce administrative burden and provide leaders with meaningful, accessible information.


## Related Videos

- [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works)
- [Beyond Gut Feelings: The Rise of Data-Driven HR](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1326-beyond-gut-feelings-the-rise-of-data-driven-hr)
- [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag)
- [Minimising the Carbon Footprint of Workloads](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1198-minimising-the-carbon-footprint-of-workloads)
- [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering)
- [REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and more: A comparison of modern API styles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100247-rest-graphql-grpc-and-more-a-comparison-of-modern-api-styles)

## Related Articles

- [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk)
- [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)
- [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk)
- [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023)
- [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk)
- [Best Companies to Work For in The UK: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/186-best-companies-to-work-for-in-the-uk-top-25-companies-in-2023)