Data Migration Specialist - 12 month FTC
- Organisation: Royal Grammar School, Guildford
- Location: Surrey
- Salary info £35,000.00 - £40,000.00 per annum
- Tenure: Full-time / Fixed Term
- Closing Date: Sunday 15 February 2026
The Data Migration Specialist will be responsible for managing the integration of, and migration between, the School's core data systems.
The Data Migration Specialist will be responsible for managing the integration of, and migration between, the School's core data systems. This is a critical role requiring deep technical expertise in school data systems, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders across the organisation.
This is a full time, 12 month fixed term contract, working as part of a close-knit team of ten dedicated professionals in the IT Services department.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead the export, transformation and migration of data from legacy systems to a new platform.
- Coordinate staged data migration activities including pilot testing with subset data before full migration.
- Support the integration of the new cloud-based HR system with school data systems.
- Troubleshoot integration issues and work with vendors to resolve technical problems.
- Develop and document data governance procedures for core systems.
- Work closely with departmental data owners to understand data requirements and validate migration outcomes.
- Provide technical guidance and training to staff on data management best practices.
In return you will receive:
- £35,000 - £40,000 per annum pro rata
- Private medical cover
- Complimentary lunch during term time
- Company pension scheme with an individual contribution of 5% and a School contribution of 10%.
- Interest-free loans are available for rail season ticket holders
- Charitable payroll giving scheme
- Free use of school gym at selected times
Royal Grammar School Guildford serves approximately 1,300 students and over 300 staff across multiple sites, supported by a comprehensive technology infrastructure comprising over 1,500 managed devices.
Please register your interest for a detailed job description and an application form.
The Royal Grammar School has a responsibility for and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The person appointed to this post will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the DBS.
Please note we reserve the right to close applications early.
The Data Migration Specialist will be responsible for managing the integration of, and migration between, the School's core data systems.
Description
The Data Migration Specialist will be responsible for managing the integration of, and migration between, the School's core data systems. This is a critical role requiring deep technical expertise in school data systems, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders across the organisation.
This is a full time, 12 month fixed term contract, working as part of a close-knit team of ten dedicated professionals in the IT Services department.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead the export, transformation and migration of data from legacy systems to a new platform.
- Coordinate staged data migration activities including pilot testing with subset data before full migration.
- Support the integration of the new cloud-based HR system with school data systems.
- Troubleshoot integration issues and work with vendors to resolve technical problems.
- Develop and document data governance procedures for core systems.
- Work closely with departmental data owners to understand data requirements and validate migration outcomes.
- Provide technical guidance and training to staff on data management best practices.
In return you will receive:
- £35,000 - £40,000 per annum pro rata
- Private medical cover
- Complimentary lunch during term time
- Company pension scheme with an individual contribution of 5% and a School contribution of 10%.
- Interest-free loans are available for rail season ticket holders
- Charitable payroll giving scheme
- Free use of school gym at selected times
Royal Grammar School Guildford serves approximately 1,300 students and over 300 staff across multiple sites, supported by a comprehensive technology infrastructure comprising over 1,500 managed devices.
Please register your interest for a detailed job description and an application form.
The Royal Grammar School has a responsibility for and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The person appointed to this post will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the DBS.
Please note we reserve the right to close applications early.
