MIS & Data Manager
Cambridge1-year fixed term contract (likely to become permanent). £33,966 to £40,012 (Actual Salary offered DOE). Term time role + 8 weeks + Pension + Additional Benefits.
Excellent opportunity for a Data or Systems professional with MIS experience looking for a role offering autonomy and the chance to play a key part in a major systems transformation, taking ownership of data and information systems within a highly regarded independent school.
This organisation operates within the independent education sector and has an outstanding national reputation for academic excellence and pupil development. It is well-established, forward-thinking, and places a strong emphasis on innovation, quality of education, and staff development within a supportive working environment.
This role is pivotal during a period of change, supporting the implementation of a new MIS while maintaining the current system. It is a standalone position, giving you the opportunity to take ownership, develop your expertise, and become the long‑term systems lead. On a day-to-day basis, you will manage data integrity, system administration, reporting processes, and staff support, while working closely with external consultants and internal stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will come from a Data, Systems or MIS-focused role, ideally within education or a similar environment, and will have experience working with databases or management information systems. The candidate must be highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident supporting users with varying levels of technical ability.
The Role
- Information Systems & Data Officer, acting as system owner across legacy and new MIS platforms.
- Responsible for day‑to‑day MIS administration, including user management, data accuracy and system configuration.
- Support full academic reporting cycles, including markbooks, report templates and validation processes.
- Maintain dashboards, assessment data and standardised testing records.
- Provide first‑line support to staff and liaise with external system providers.
- Play a key role in MIS implementation, including testing, migration and configuration.
- Oversee school portal and linked systems, ensuring smooth integration and performance.
- Based onsite in Cambridge.
The Person
- Experience in a Data, Systems or MIS role, ideally within education or a similar environment.
- Experience working with databases or management information systems (iSAMS, 3Sys, Veracross or similar).
- Strong data accuracy, data management and organisational skills.
- Confident supporting and communicating with a range of stakeholders.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and data handling.
- Able to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a standalone role.
- Based within a commutable distance of Cambridge and happy to work onsite.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
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