Job Title and Employment Details
Data Manager
Team: Central Team
Reporting to: Chief Operations and Finance Officer (COFO)
Contract: 52 weeks per annum
Grade: 9
Hours per week: 18
Location: Based at one of the schools in the Trust, with occasional travel to other school sites (hybrid working option available)
Principal Purpose of the Role
Acer Trust is seeking an experienced and analytically minded Data Manager to champion the effective use of data across our family of nine schools. This is a specialist role at the centre of Trust operations, providing the intelligence that drives school improvement, strategic planning and data‑informed decision‑making at every level.
Working closely with the Chief Operations and Finance Officer and the Trust’s educational and school leaders, you will act as the Trust’s expert on its Management Information System and wider data tools, ensuring that reliable, meaningful data is available to leaders at all levels across the Trust.
The role combines technical ownership of the Trust’s core data systems with a strong focus on analysis, insight and practice. You will build and maintain Trust‑wide reporting, support schools with statutory data returns and quality assurance, and produce timely analysis for senior leaders, trustees and strategic groups. You will also train and support colleagues across the Trust to get the most from data systems, acting as the operational point of contact for data queries and helping leaders interpret and act on the intelligence you provide.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the Trust’s expert on its Management Information System and wider data tools, ensuring reliable and meaningful data is available to leaders.
- Provide technical ownership of the Trust’s core data systems.
- Build and maintain Trust‑wide reporting, support schools with statutory data returns and quality assurance.
- Produce timely analysis for senior leaders, trustees and strategic groups.
- Train and support colleagues across the Trust to maximise use of data systems.
- Act as the operational point of contact for data queries and help leaders interpret and act on the intelligence provided.
Qualifications
- Proven track record of managing complex data environments and translating data into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders.
- Proficiency in tools such as Power BI and Excel, confident working with large datasets, and meticulous in approach to data quality and information governance.
- Background in education advantageous but not required; open to candidates from data, analytics, business intelligence or information management roles in any sector.
Benefits & Working Details
- Part‑time (18 hours per week) 52 weeks per annum.
- Based at a Trust school with occasional travel across Trust sites.
- Hybrid working option available.
Safeguarding Children and Young People
Acer Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff must share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
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