MI Systems and Business Intelligence Apprentice (Southport Education Group)

The post holder will assist in the maintenance/housekeeping of the College Management Information Systems and designing/producing reports from them. There will also be an element of testing, validating and problem-solving data issues where appropriate. Appropriate training will be provided in the form of both on and off-the-job training.

Role

The postholder is responsible to the MI Systems and Business Intelligence Lead.

  • To assist and support in the preparation of SQL reports for management, staff and external agencies utilising relevant reporting software and output in an appropriate format.
  • To be 1st line support for the MIS developer team for users of the student records database and other relevant systems.
  • To assist in the administration and support of Reports and Dashboards used by all stakeholders across the organisation.
  • To assist with daily ad-hoc data requests from college database systems.
  • To assist with relevant validation checks of the student records database
  • To assist with the development and maintenance of the student records database and other systems as appropriate
  • To implement basic system administration/housekeeping of the management Information systems.
  • To work with college staff to enable them to clarify and define their information needs, ensuring that specifications for development provide the required solution.
  • Process amendments to update the student database
  • Any other duties commensurate with the post

The above duties are indicative of the requirements of the post at the time of recruitment. It is management policy that roles and responsibilities are reviewed on a regular basis, leading to possible modifications where appropriate. Staff may be asked to undertake other duties as may be reasonably required commensurate with the post, at the initial place of work or at other locations from which the college operates.

Training

Potential of a full-time position

  • MI Systems and Business Intelligence Junior Developer
  • MI Systems and Business Intelligence Developer
  • MI Systems and Business Intelligence Senior Developer
  • MI Systems and Business Intelligence Lead
  • Head of MIS
Apprenticeship Standard
Data technician (level 3)
Training Provider
ESTIO TRAINING LIMITED
Working Week
Monday to Friday shifts to be confirmed.
Expected Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Friday, 30th January 2026
Start Date
Monday, 9th February 2026

Desired Skills

  • Problem solving skills
  • Passion for Technology
  • Passion for Data
  • Punctual
  • Wanting to go the extra Mile

Qualifications

  • English and Maths Other, grade (A*-C/9-4 or equivalent) (Essential)
  • IT Other, grade (A*-C/9-4 or equivalent) (Essential)

About the Employer

Southport Education Group
Southport College is a centre of technical excellence and the leading provider in the area of vocational courses for school leavers and adult learners, as well as offering expert Apprenticeships.

Job Details

Company
Southport Education Group
Location
Mornington Road, Southport, Merseyside, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£25,116 a year
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