Data and Reporting Analyst
Job Reference: schooltalent/TP/11692/2730
Contract Type: Full Time Permanent
Salary: £34,023 to £37,690 per annum, dependent on skills and experience
Working Hours: 36.25 hours per week
Location: Edinburgh (Queensferry Road and Ravelston sites)
Closing Date: 27/07/2026
Role Summary
Erskine Stewart Melville is recruiting for a Data and Reporting Analyst to join the ICT Team on a permanent basis as soon as possible (subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks). The role is full‑time, working 36.25 hours per week. The purpose is to support the school’s data systems and reporting processes, and to develop and maintain reporting tools.
Responsibilities
- Supporting the collection, storage and management of data
- Analysing data to identify trends, patterns and insights
- Developing and maintaining dashboards, reporting tools and data models
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience working with large and complex data sets and developing and maintaining reports and dashboards
- Degree in a related field
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Experience with cloud‑based data platforms (desirable)
- Familiarity with DPIAs (desirable)
- Relevant qualification in Power BI, SQL or Data Analytics (desirable but not essential)
Benefits
- Fee remission from Nursery to S6
- Free school lunches
- Free Sports’ Club membership, including access to pool and fitness suites
- 25 days annual holiday leave plus 10 days statutory holiday at Christmas and Easter, when schools are closed
- Paid moving house day
- Employer pension contributions of up to 8%
- Death in service benefit
- Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity leave
- Membership of ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme, including discounts at 130,000 retail and entertainment locations
- Employee Assistance Service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Car leasing salary sacrifice scheme
- Annual professional review process
- Regular salary reviews
- Funding towards professional qualifications
Eligibility
ESMS does not sponsor employment of international workers for this role. Applicants must have right to work in the UK.
Attached Documents
- Data and Reporting Analyst Job Description July 2026.pdf
DATA AND REPORTING ANALYST employer: ESMS: Erskine Stewart's Melville Schools
ESMS: Erskine Stewart's Melville Schools is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and well-being. Located in the vibrant city of Edinburgh, the school provides unique benefits such as fee remission for staff children, free lunches, and generous pension contributions, making it an attractive place for HR professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in education.
Contact Details:
ESMS: Erskine Stewart's Melville Schools Recruitment Team
