Data Migration Specialist

Royal Grammar School Guildford; Guildford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Guildford seeks a Data Migration Specialist for a full-time, 12-month fixed term contract. The role involves managing data systems integration and migration, leading efforts to transition data from legacy systems while ensuring best practices in data governance. Ideal candidates will possess strong SQL skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments. Benefits include a salary of £35,000 - £40,000, private medical cover, complementary lunches, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Complimentary lunch during term time

Company pension scheme with contributions

Interest-free loans for rail season ticket holders

Charitable payroll giving scheme

Free use of school gym at selected times

Qualifications

• Deep technical expertise in school data systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail in data handling.
• Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead data export and migration from legacy systems.
• Coordinate data migration activities and testing.
• Troubleshoot integration issues with school data systems.
• Develop data governance procedures for core systems.
• Provide technical guidance to staff on data management.

Skills

Data migration expertise

SQL proficiency

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

The Data Migration Specialist will be responsible for managing the integration of, and migration between, the School's core data systems. This is a critical role requiring deep technical expertise in school data systems, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders across the organisation.

This is a full time, 12 month fixed term contract, working as part of a close-knit team of ten dedicated professionals in the IT Services department.

Responsibilities

• Lead the export, transformation and migration of data from legacy systems to a new platform.

• Coordinate staged data migration activities including pilot testing with subset data before full migration.

• Support the integration of the new cloud-based HR system with school data systems.

• Troubleshoot integration issues and work with vendors to resolve technical problems.

• Building complex SQL queries.

• Develop and document data governance procedures for core systems.

• Work closely with departmental data owners to understand data requirements and validate migration outcomes.

• Provide technical guidance and training to staff on data management best practices.

In return you will receive

• £35,000 - £40,000 per annum pro rata

• Private medical cover

• Complimentary lunch during term time

• Company pension scheme with an individual contribution of 5% and a School contribution of 10%.

• Interest-free loans are available for rail season ticket holders

• Charitable payroll giving scheme

• Free use of school gym at selected times

Royal Grammar School Guildford serves approximately 1,300 students and over 300 staff across multiple sites, supported by a comprehensive technology infrastructure comprising over 1,500 managed devices.

For a detailed job description and an application form, please click 'Request Details' below.

The Royal Grammar School has a responsibility for and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The person appointed to this post will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the DBS.

Please note: applications will be considered on receipt and we reserve the right to close applications early.