Trust Data Services Manager

We have an exciting opportunity to join our strong, fun, expanding team as a Trust Data Services Manager.  This new role will develop the use of data across the trust and oversee the strategic implementation of a new approach to MI systems.

Do you have experience managing data within the education sector? Are you a methodical, well-organised, and enthusiastic individual with the ability to build and support teams in a diverse range of settings to work across the 30+ Meridian schools?

Are you the right candidate for this role? We want to hear from you! 

The Opportunity

• Deliver enhanced functionality and access for all staff.
• Improve engagement with parents and students, through a single portal and revised communications and payment approach. 
• Lead on the development and implementation of a Trust wide strategy for the use of data and MI systems, ensuring data is up to date, accurate, accessible, and well presented.
• Promote and act as an ambassador for the use of the MI system & other data analysis tools, such as PowerBI and Excel, providing support and guidance to staff in the correct use.

The ideal candidate

• Holds a degree in Data Management & Analysis, Data Science or Statistics or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Experienced in managing and working with school MIS and other 3rd parties, as well as taking a strategic lead in data management projects.
• Able to develop bespoke analyses of data sets and interpret and analyse data for a range of stakeholders.
• Confident in presenting across a range of audiences.

Benefits of working for us include:

• Free on-site parking       
• Eyecare vouchers       
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme       
• Reduced staff membership to the facilities at Academy Leisure, Sawtry       
• Free tea and coffee making facilities       
• Generous sick pay and annual leave 

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities.

Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 30 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications: Monday 30th October at 09:00am

Interview to take place: Week commencing 30/10/2023

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.