Alveston, South Gloucestershire, BS35 3LA
Pay:
Starting from £39,863 per annum
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full time
Disability Confident:
No
Closing Date:
18/02/2026
About this job
Job title: People Systems & Data Analyst Contract type: Permanent Salary: Starting from £39,863 per annum Hours: 37 per week (flexible working options available) Location: This is a hybrid role working across Trust Head Office’s based at Marlwood School and Worle Community School, with some school and remote working available.
Are you passionate about people, data and digital transformation?
Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where you can help to build something from the ground up and shape systems that make a real difference?
If so, this could be the perfect role for you.
About the role We are seeking a People Systems & Data Analyst to support the implementation, development and optimisation of our first HR Information System (HRIS). This is a unique opportunity to modernise how we manage people data, processes and systems across a growing Multi Academy Trust and beyond.
Working closely with the Head of People Operations, you will take day‑to‑day ownership of the HRIS, ensuring it is configured effectively, embedded into our people processes and continuously improved to support efficiency, compliance and a great user experience.
You’ll collaborate with HR, Finance, school leaders and external suppliers to ensure the system meets the needs of a dynamic and expanding organisation.
Excitingly, you will also work across both Trusts (which will use the same HRIS) and support the alignment of data standards, system configuration and people processes.
This is a chance to influence HR practices at scale, strengthen collaboration now and be ready for future integration.
This role sits at the heart of our digital and organisational development journey.
You’ll enjoy analysing data, improving processes and challenging existing practices to help us build sustainable, modern and user‑centred HR systems.
About you
You will bring a blend of HR systems experience, analytical capability and a genuine curiosity about how things work and how they can be improved.
You’re someone who asks the right questions, seeks purpose in every process and is committed to strengthening how people data is collected, used and assured.
With strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail, you turn data into meaningful insights, and you thrive in a collaborative team that values shared problem solving and delivering high‑quality outputs.
What you’ll bring
Experience working with HRIS or HR/payroll systems, with a natural curiosity for how processes and data can be improved.
Strong analytical skills, able to interrogate complex datasets, spot patterns to ask the right questions, and turn insights into meaningful action.
Proven ability to produce clear, meaningful HR reports and dashboards that drive decision‑making and measurable outcomes.
Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to high‑quality, reliable data.
Confident IT skills, including Excel and reporting tools, with the ability to collaborate effectively and communicate technical information in a clear, accessible way.
Desirable: Experience with statutory HR reporting (e.g. School Workforce Census, Gender Pay Gap). Familiarity with education‑based payroll systems, integrated HR/payroll platforms and/or experience working in a school or Multi Academy Trust.
This is more than just a systems role
It’s a chance to transform the way we work, as we modernise our HR function, and be a key player in our digital and organisational growth journey.
About us
Castle School Education Trust (CSET) is a vibrant family of schools united by one powerful ambition: to deliver a great education for every child.
Spanning four secondary and five primary schools across South Gloucestershire, we’re proud of our strong track record in school improvement, rising pupil numbers, and consistently improving outcomes.
Each of our schools has a distinct identity shaped by the community it serves—and we celebrate that uniqueness while sharing expertise, resources, and support across the Trust.
You will be joining us at an exciting time, as we work collaboratively with eleven schools from TPLT in North Somerset, with an aim to join to form Pathway Trust in the future.
We can offer you:
Commitment to CPD and development of all staff including collaborative support and instructional coaching to allow employees to thrive. Commitment to inclusivity and fostering of diversity. Values and vision that are lived not laminated. Open and honest culture. Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions. Discount with Microsoft & Dell. Discounted gym membership. Life Assurance - 3 x Death in Service Cycle to work scheme. Dedicated counselling service.
Ready to make your mark?
Join us and be part of something truly transformative.
In order to apply for this role please complete an application form by Thursday 29th January, 2026 at 9am.
Interviews are due to take place on Wednesday 4th February 2026. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the process.
Please know that depending on the number of applications received we may decide to close the advert early.
If you do not hear from us by a week after the closing date then please assume that you have not been shortlisted for an interview.
CSET is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities, as we recognise the importance and benefit this has for our pupils.
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