Developer Analyst Lead

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Salary £36,658 per annum

Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire with hybrid home working (up to 3 days per week)

Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Closing Date: Wednesday 30th April 2025

Wiltshire College & University Centre have an exciting opportunity for a Developer Analyst Lead to join our team.

About Us:

Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshire’s economy, inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve. Our four main campuses are learning hubs in their communities, and we aspire to be an outstanding, financially robust and commercially agile provider, achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond. Our campuses deliver a diversity of facilities from the country estate and farm of our Lackham campus to new hi-tech digital and state of the art facilities at our Trowbridge, Salisbury and Chippenham sites. We have invested £65 million in our estate over the past 10 years. Our turnover is £45 million per annum and growing, we employ some 650 staff, and support around 11,500 students.

Developer Analyst Lead - The Role:

Wiltshire College & University Centre is looking for a Developer Analyst Lead to manage our Developer Analyst Team. You will oversee the deployment of staff and resources to maintain and enhance the college's reporting and data platforms. Your role will involve developing secure, responsive reporting systems that support data­ driven decision-making across the organisation.

Developer Analyst Lead - Key Responsibilities:



Transform Data into Insights: Use data to drive efficiency and profitability.

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Lead Data Strategy: Influence and implement data strategy aligned with the College's goals.

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Champion Analytics: Promote a data-driven culture across the college.

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Ensure Data Quality: Maintain the accuracy and reliability of data for decision-making.

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Data Visualisation: Apply Power Bl for clear data analysis and presentation.

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Collaborate with Stakeholders: Develop performance frameworks aligned with business needs.

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Develop & Maintain Services: Create new applications and ensure existing services meet evolving needs.

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Leverage New Technologies: Integrate new digital tools to improve data analysis and security.

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Customer Service: Provide proactive support to enhance service delivery.

Leadership & Supervision:

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Lead Team: Set targets, monitor performance, and support team development.

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Manage Resources: Deploy staff and resources efficiently to meet targets.

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Stakeholder Support: Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

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Ensure Compliance: Ensure team follows procedures and policies.

Developer Analyst Lead - You:

Skills & Experience:

The ideal candidate will have:

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Strong experience in data analysis and business intelligence.

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Expertise in Power Bl and data visualisation.

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Proven leadership and team management skills.

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Strategic thinker with experience in cloud and on-premises data systems.

Essential Qualifications:

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To hold a degree level qualification or a qualification at minimum level 5 in a related subject.

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To hold or be willing to work towards Literacy and numeracy to level 2 or equivalent.

Make an impact at Wiltshire College & University Centre by driving data innovation and supporting strategic decision-making. Join a forward-thinking team committed to continuous growth and development.

Developer Analyst Lead - Benefits:

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Competitive salary

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30 days annual leave for Professional Service Staff plus bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period

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Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme

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Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

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Discounts with a wide variety of retailers

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Free onsite car parking.

Developer Analyst Lead - Application Process:

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children's barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

To submit your application for this exciting Developer Analyst Lead opportunity, please click 'Apply' now.

PLEASE NOTE: Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document

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