Systems and Data Administrator

Lapwing Education Adress: Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, Suffolk IP5 3SL Salary: £27,000 - £35,000 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible Reference: 0501 Lapwing is a specialist therapeutic education provider and charity, working with young people facing exclusion from education, employment and the community through social, emotional, behavioural or learning difficulties and disabilities. Lapwing delivers a broad range of highly personalised education programmes and projects that are designed to meet the needs of and help realise the aspirations of each young person. We are recruiting a Systems and Data Administrator to provide systems support and development for our evolving organisation. This role will suit someone who is pro-active, able to work on their own initiative and happy to be involved in all aspects of our systems development and maintenance. To be successful in this role, you will have had responsibility for the development and maintenance of a Management Information System in a similar sized organisation, or transferable systems experience and skills. You will be able to interpret data accurately and apply logic to optimise timetable scheduling and staff utilisation, you will also be a good problem solver with good IT knowledge and MIS skills. This is an office-based position situated in Martlesham Heath, working 37.5 hours per week 52 weeks per year. For more information For an informal chat about the role please telephone Debbie Saunders, Finance and Compliance Manager, by calling 01473 621762. How to apply Please download an application pack by visiting the Lapwing Education website. Please return all fully completed applications to Debbie Saunders by email at Dsaunders@lapwingeducation.com Please note that CV’s will not be accepted. Closing date: 9am, 12 December 2025. Interview date: 16 - 17 December 2025. Promoted as JOTW (Job of the Week) on Suffolk Jobs Direct. Lapwing Education welcomes everyone and creates inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work. Appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Lapwing is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.