MIS Support Officer (SIMS) - Cygnet IT Services CIC - £23-26K Carshalton

[Will_Townsend]

Our good friends in Cygnet IT Services are looking for someone to join their SIMS team, contact me or them directly!

 

MIS Support Officer (SIMS) Full Time, 37.5 Hours per week

Cygnet IT Services CIC provides ICT support to schools. We are currently seeking an MIS (Management Information System) Support Officer to join the MIS team. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive support to schools and assist in the day to day use of their Management Information System.

 

An accredited Capita SIMS support team, this role is designed to support Capita SIMS Management Information System. The ideal candidate will have previous knowledge of SIMS, preferably with some experience within the secondary school sector and have the confidence to liaise with customers and offer training. The support role will primarily be responsible for the SIMS system but working as part of the MIS team will also be responsible for the helpdesk support of other MIS products that we work with.

 

Resolving problems via a central help desk, liaising directly with school staff and working with schools to maximise their knowledge and use of their systems. Training will be provided on the MIS systems as required, but it is important to have the ability to work and learn independently.

 

The MIS Support Officer will be based at Grove Park, Carshalton but will be required to travel between sites from time to time. The position offered is full time, 37.5 hours per week. Flexibility will be required as there will be some occasional travel involved along with the requirement to attend customer sites to carry out training.

 

 

Duties will include:

- Helpdesk support for our customers, resolving problems recorded via a central IT Help Desk,

- Ensuring helpdesk queries are actioned to meet Service Level Agreement and to ensure that customer have relevant and concise updates and feedback when working on their requests,

- Training staff in their MIS usage and preparing training documentation where necessary,

- General advice and support to Senior Leadership Teams, Teachers and School Administrative staff in relation to supporting the Management Information System.

 

 

 

 

 

Skills Required:

- Applicants should have previous experience of working with schools and a knowledge of Capita SIMS database system, secondary knowledge would be advantageous,

- A knowledge of the pupil Asset MIS would be an advantage but not a necessity,

- Ability to take on responsibility and lead on projects,

- Willing to continually learn and develop your skills,

- Confidence in dealing with customers and ability to run customer training sessions,

- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a team,

- Experience of using versions of Windows and Microsoft products including, Word and Excel are essential,

- Applicants must hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle as travelling between sites will be required,

 

 

MIS Support Officer

37.5 hours per week, full time.

Salary range £23,000-£26,000 (depending on experience). Including 5% Pension contribution

Subject to references and Enhanced DBS checks

 

For further information and a full job description, please contact [email protected]

 

Applications will be reviewed on receipt

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