Digital Operations Manager (MIS Manager)
Key Information
Location: New Collaborative Learning Trust
Salary: Support Staff Salary Band N, Scale Points 33-36, £52,275 - £55,985
Contract Type: Full Year, Full Time, 37 hours per week (there may be some flexibility in start/finish times which can be discussed at interview)
Contract Term: Permanent
Dates
Closing Date: Monday 13th April
About this Opportunity
An exciting opportunity to join an outstanding team and be at the forefront of our organisational development
New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT) is excited to be recruiting for this critical role, which will work across the Trust to define and drive the operational delivery of key systems and services. We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds. You may be an experienced support professional who has overseen an MIS system across a school/Trust and supported leaders in producing impactful data processes. Or you may be a teacher who has worked extensively with MIS systems in your role and is now keen to develop this work further as part of the support team, influencing practice across the Trust. The successful candidate will be an effective people manager and confident in working with a variety of leaders to deliver proactive solutions using the full functionality of our MIS systems.
We are looking for someone with the operational skill set to turn strategic ideas into reality. You will be able to demonstrate experience in multi-function management, business planning, and effective prioritisation. You will also possess a well-rounded understanding of the key areas within a multi-academy Trust. We have invested significantly in our Digital Transformation Team who are developing exciting areas in data warehousing, Power BI, and the use of AI tools including Claude. These developments will directly support Digital Operations roles across the Trust.
We are committed to appointing the right person and will be flexible in determining the line management structure within the Digital Team based on the appointed candidate’s skills and attributes, as well as the scope of their initial work across individual phases or Trust-wide. The current Digital Team structure is available for candidates to view in an attached document, and we are happy to answer any questions about the team or the role throughout the recruitment process.
You will be joining a dynamic, core team that supports the operations of all of the schools and colleges within our Trust. Our shared services are here to support all of our schools and colleges across several areas including Health and Safety, Finance, Estates and MIS. Having recently moved into this site you will enjoy its new facilities and fantastic transport links being situated just off the M62. With a real team ethos, the different departments work together to provide ongoing support for the growth and development of the Trust.
New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT) has a dynamic, positive and supportive culture for staff and students, with an enviable reputation for staff career progression and development. You will join a focused and driven team, committed to providing the highest standards of education and service. The Trust currently comprises of three 16-19 Colleges, three Secondary Schools and three Primary Schools.
Why Work for Us?
- NCLT was crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards – these national awards celebrate the very best performers from over one thousand MATs across the country
- A strong commitment to staff wellbeing as outlined in our staff wellbeing charter
- Access to high quality professional training, in-house and externally, to support your professional development
- Attractive pension scheme
- Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and a technology scheme
- A culture of self-reflection and improvement to meet the needs of our staff
If you believe that you have the skills and abilities to take on this role, we’d love to hear from you.
Applications should be submitted to CentralTeam-recruitment@nclt.ac.uk.
