MIS Specialist / MIS Manager (iSAMS) - Hybrid/Edinburgh - Outside IR35 at Gigged.AI, Edinburgh, £Contract Rate

Gigged AI is an On demand talent marketplace specialising in the IT and technology sector. We have an opportunity live at the moment for a MIS Specialist / MIS Manager (iSAMS) - Hybrid/Edinburgh - Outside IR35

All proposals will be reviewed on the Gigged AI platform. In order to send a proposal please head to app.gigged.ai and create a free talent profile and apply to the role directly

All applicant proposals will be reviewed directly on the Gigged AI platform by the hiring manager.

• In order to send a proposal please follow the below steps
• head to app.gigged.ai and create a free talent profile
• once signed in, follow this link to the project - https://app.gigged.ai/find-a-gig/a1oDzw4GOxw
• you will now see a 'submit proposal' button
• please fill this in (intro, relevant experience, and attach CV to this)

Location: Edinburgh, 3 days on site per week

Duration: Initial 3 months

IR35: Outside (pending final determination)

Role Purpose

We are seeking an experienced MIS Specialist or MIS Manager to lead the management, optimisation and development of an education client's iSAMS platform.

This is a hands-on contract role for someone with expert knowledge of iSAMS who can maximise the value of the system, improve data quality, develop meaningful reporting and dashboards, and support the wider school community through the effective use of data.

Working closely with stakeholders across academic and operational departments, you will ensure the organisation has accurate, accessible and insightful management information that supports decision making, compliance and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the iSAMS platform, ensuring it is fully optimised and effectively supports the needs of the business.
• Act as the subject matter expert for all aspects of iSAMS, providing guidance, support and best practice across the organisation.
• Review current processes and identify opportunities to improve the use of iSAMS.
• Maintain high standards of data quality, integrity and governance.
• Develop, maintain and enhance reports, dashboards and management information to support operational and strategic decision making.
• Write and optimise SQL queries to extract, manipulate and analyse data.
• Support the integration of iSAMS with other systems where required.
• Provide advice and training to users to maximise adoption and capability.
• Work with senior stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and translate these into meaningful management information.
• Support statutory and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Document processes, procedures and system improvements.
• Identify opportunities for automation and continuous improvement.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Expert knowledge of iSAMS with demonstrable experience administering and developing the platform.
• Previous experience working within an independent school or education environment using iSAMS.
• Strong SQL skills with the ability to write complex queries and interrogate large datasets.
• Experience building reports, dashboards and management information.
• Strong understanding of data management, data quality and data governance.
• Experience analysing business requirements and translating them into reporting solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities within a contract environment.

Desirable Skills

• Experience integrating iSAMS with third-party applications.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Power BI or other Business Intelligence tools.
• Experience of data migration and system implementation projects.
• Understanding of education sector reporting requirements.
• Experience supporting digital transformation initiatives.

Personal Attributes

• Highly analytical with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proactive and solutions-focused.
• Strong communicator with the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Customer-focused with a collaborative approach.
• Passionate about improving systems, processes and the effective use of data.

What Success Looks Like

• iSAMS is fully optimised and supporting the operational needs of the organisation.
• High levels of data accuracy and integrity.
• Meaningful reports and dashboards that support informed decision making.
• Improved user engagement and confidence in the system.
• Efficient processes and increased automation.
• A trusted subject matter expert who adds value across the organisation.

Essential Requirement

Applicants must have significant hands-on experience of iSAMS. Unfortunately, candidates without proven iSAMS expertise will not be considered for this opportunity.