IT & Data Manager

Giggleswick School is seeking to appoint an IT and Data Manager to join its friendly and hardworking IT team in the School's IT Department. Giggleswick is a proud Microsoft Showcase School which is supported by a professional and busy IT department which comprises two IT Technicians, managing all aspects of the School’s IT Infrastructure and the daily requests of a busy day and boarding school.

The post-holder is expected to uphold the values and ethos of Giggleswick School and act as an ambassador for the School.

The IT and Data Manager will work collaboratively with the Headmaster, Bursar and the Senior Leadership Team to inform the design, co-development and implementation of the School’s IT, Digital and Data Systems strategies. The successful applicant will oversee and measure the service delivered by the IT Service Desk including but not limited to IT infrastructure, Management Information Systems (MIS), IT Systems & Device/User Training. Developing appropriate IT policies and sharing knowledge through training and regular communication will be key aspects of this role.

The IT and Data Manager will also work closely with the Bursar to implement new Data Governance principles and Business Intelligence systems; to allow the school to harness, analyse and act on its data. It is expected the post holder will be the technical lead for the IT Department to drive through both Infrastructure and Applications projects and change management.

The closing date for applications is Friday 17 February 2023.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview at Giggleswick School. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, subject to receiving suitable applications. We therefore encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.

Equal Opportunities Employer

Giggleswick School is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate, or to receive less favourable treatment, on grounds of age, disability, race, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, skills, experience, and abilities. Applicants or employees with questions or concerns relating to discrimination for any of the reasons listed above should contact Rachel Atack, Human Resources Manager & Deputy Bursar, reatack@giggleswick.org.uk

Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy

Giggleswick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment by complying with the School’s Child Protection Policy and Staff Code of Conduct at all times. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and The Disclosure and Barring Service.