At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and optimise a modern data platform using Microsoft Fabric and AI technologies.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking organisation committed to innovation and data excellence.
- Benefits: Generous leave, excellent pension, professional development, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Supportive environment with a focus on safeguarding and learner welfare.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving automation and enabling AI-driven insights.
- Qualifications: Technical skills in data platforms and experience with Microsoft Fabric.
The predicted salary is between 28571 - 37659 £ per year.
The Role
We’re seeking a forward‑thinking and technically skilled Data Platform Engineer (Microsoft Fabric & AI) to own and evolve B&FC’s modern data platform.
You’ll play a key role in designing, building, and optimising a trusted, governed data environment that underpins reporting, automation, and AI‑driven insight across the organisation.
- How You’ll Make An Impact
- Own and develop the Microsoft Fabric platform architecture, ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable data ingestion, transformation, and availability.
- Design and maintain high‑quality data pipelines and curated datasets, enabling consistent, governed data models for reporting and analytics.
- Establish and enforce data standards, definitions, and quality controls to ensure accuracy, consistency, and trust in organisational data.
- Drive automation and performance optimisation across the platform, improving efficiency, scalability, and cost management.
- Enable AI‑driven use cases and real‑time insights, working with stakeholders to unlock predictive, assistive, and Copilot‑powered capabilities.
What We Offer
- Generous annual leave, plus 5 additional gifted days (pro rata for part-time employees) to be taken during the Christmas closure period.
- An excellent pension scheme.
- Professional development and funded training opportunities.
- Flexible working options and family‑friendly policies.
- Comprehensive wellbeing support and staff recognition initiatives.
- Safeguarding Responsibilities
B&FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment.
All colleagues are required to complete safeguarding training and uphold the College’s policies and procedures to ensure a safe and supportive environment for learners.
Legal & Eligibility
All roles at B&FC are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended), and employment is subject to a range of pre‑employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, verification of qualifications and references, and the right to work in the UK.
For further information on DBS, please visit our website.
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Contact Details:
Blackpool and The Fylde College Recruitment Team
