Reporting Officer

• Locations

  Macclesfield, Cheshire

• Salary

  Up to £24242 per annum

• Sector

  Education, Student Services

• Type

  Permanent

Reporting Officer

Location: Macclesfield
Department: MIS / Reporting Team
Type: Full Time, Permanent, (would consider interim on hourly rate until appointed permanent)
Salary: £24,242.40 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Closing Date: 18 April 2025

Morgan Hunt is recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading education provider in Macclesfield, for the position of Reporting Officer within their MIS and Reporting team. This is an excellent opportunity for a data-focused professional to contribute to the ongoing development of management information systems and reporting processes in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The Role

The Reporting Officer will play a key role in supporting accurate and effective data management and analysis. You will assist in producing timely and accessible reports, support the rollout of Power BI dashboards across the organisation, and collaborate with departments to ensure data supports strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of data reports, dashboards, and summaries for planning and analysis.
• Assist with the implementation of Power BI dashboards.
• Identify patterns and trends in data to inform organisational objectives.
• Provide support across internal systems and cloud-based solutions.
• Liaise with curriculum, technical, and support teams to meet data needs.
• Assist the Business Intelligence Analyst in ensuring data supports strategic goals.
• Prepare for audits and inspections across college provisions.
• Resolve data issues, including working with the MIS student records system and relevant software providers.
• Support staff in the use of reporting systems and resolve issues in a timely manner.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, SQL, SQL Server Reporting Services, and Power BI.
• Experience with MIS or student records systems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail in data management.
• Flexible approach to workload and team collaboration.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Pro-solution or similar MIS platforms.
• Understanding of educational funding and audit requirements.
• Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths (or willingness to work towards).

Benefits

• 38 days annual leave including Bank Holidays
• 2-week Christmas closure (including Bank Holidays)
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Real Living Wage Employer
• Opportunity to work from home on Fridays
• Free parking and convenient transport links
• Life assurance and employee assistance programme
• Ongoing CPD and structured professional development
• Access to staff discounts, including gym and salon services
• Onsite Starbucks café

Pre-employment Checks

All roles are subject to standard pre-employment checks, including:

• Proof of right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS check for child workforce
• Two professional references covering the last five years
• Health declaration
• Online presence check in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2023) guidelines

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data and wants to be part of a team making a real impact. If you’re looking to take the next step in your data or MIS career, apply now through Morgan Hunt.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual’s skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.