People Systems & Data Officer

About The Role

Reports to: People Systems and Data Manager

Location: West London – currently an agile working policy with two core days (Tues & Weds) in the office and with travel to other sites as needed

Pattern: Fixed Term (until 31 Dec 2026), full time (standard hours 9am - 5.30pm)

Interviews to take place w/c 15 June 2026

We're seeking a passionate People Data & Systems Officer to support meeting data requests across all functions within HR and support in managing our HR systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop an in-depth understanding of the HR data we have across the network for both schools and Central employees
• Act as a first line system support for all data‑related queries, including answering ad‑hoc requests from members of the People team for data held in our systems
• Assist in the planning, design, development & implementation of future system advances, testing and data migration for any key system projects
• Maintain an overview of both data requests and regular reports and update documentation around data fields, calculations and methodology as required
• Carrying out core admin duties for HR systems such as system imports, updates to functionality etc

Knowledge & Experience

• Previous experience of working with HR data & systems (essential)
• Experience in manipulating data in Excel – with the ability to build reports and analyse data
• Strong problem‑solving skills, effective communication skills – both written and oral
• Knowledge for data visualisation platforms/business intelligence tools such as Power BI/Tableau (desirable)

Qualification Criteria

• Right to work in the U.K.

Benefits

• Our hybrid working model aims to offer the best of both worlds, striking the right balance between in‑person collaboration and remote working.
• You will work a minimum of two days per week in our state‑of‑the‑art office in West London allowing you to connect with colleagues, with the flexibility to work remotely, or in the office over the remaining days.
• In addition to our current hybrid working arrangements, employees can request to work fully remotely for up to 10 working days a year, whether this be in the UK or abroad.
• Our flexitime policy allows you to work your hours around our core hours of 10.00 - 16.00, helping you prioritise your work‑life balance and personal commitments.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with each year of service up to 30 days after 3‑years’ service. This entitlement is pro rata for part time employees. This entitlement excludes bank holidays.
• Full office closure between Christmas and New Year.
• As an Ark employee, you will have the opportunity to be part of the TPT (The Pension Trust) scheme, our workplace pension scheme where we make an 11% contribution; you are not required to contribute towards this scheme unless you choose to.
• Depending on your role you may also be entitled to LGPS which is a defined benefit scheme where you contribute a percentage based on how much you earn (as do we) in exchange for a guaranteed amount in your pension pot every year.
• Access to high‑quality professional learning throughout your career, offering both face‑to‑face sessions and a bespoke online learning platform.
• Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers, interest‑free loans available for season tickets or a bike, gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym and free eye tests.

Diversity and inclusion

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective.

Safeguarding statement

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.