Data Manager Jobs in North West England

The Opportunity Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for precision, a love for spreadsheets, and the analytical skills to turn raw numbers into a roadmap for student success? We are seeking a highly skilled Data Manager to join a dedicated senior operations team in Oldham . In a town with a proud industrial legacy and a rapidly transforming educational sector, this school is looking for a specialist who can provide the "engine room" of information required to drive school improvement. You will be the architect of the school’s Management Information System (MIS), ensuring that every assessment, attendance mark, and progress report is accurate, accessible, and actionable. Core Responsibilities • MIS Strategic Oversight: Taking full responsibility for the management and development of the school’s MIS ( Arbor, Bromcom, or SIMS ), ensuring data integrity across all modules. • Assessment & Reporting: Designing and managing the school’s assessment cycles, producing high-quality progress reports for parents, and providing detailed "Value Added" analysis for Senior Leadership. • Statutory Compliance: Leading on all statutory data returns, including the School Census , Workforce Census, and results day processing, ensuring 100% accuracy and deadline adherence. • Exam Data Integration: Working closely with the Exams Officer to ensure seamless data flow between internal tracking systems and external awarding bodies. • Timetable Support: Assisting with the construction and maintenance of the school timetable, managing room changes, and ensuring staff and student schedules are optimised. • Data Visualisation: Translating complex datasets into clear, visual dashboards for Governors and Ofsted, highlighting trends in student attainment and demographic gaps. Why This School? • Oldham’s Educational Ambition: Work in a borough that is investing heavily in digital infrastructure and data-led teaching strategies. • Senior Strategic Role: Join an operations team where your insights directly influence the school’s development plan and resource allocation. • Modern Tech Stack: Benefit from a well-equipped office and the latest analytical software (e.g., Power BI, Sisra, or 4Matrix ) to enhance your reporting capabilities. • Professional Development: Access to specialist data management CPD, advanced Excel certification, and pathways into School Business Leadership or Trust-wide Data Directorship . Candidate Profile • Experience: Proven experience in a data-rich environment, ideally within a school or educational setting. • Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex formulae, macros, and pivot tables) and deep familiarity with school MIS architecture. • Analytical Mindset: The ability to spot patterns, identify anomalies, and provide insightful commentary on educational performance data. • Character: A methodical, calm, and highly organised professional who can maintain absolute confidentiality and work effectively under high-pressure deadlines. How to Apply To apply for this position, please submit your CV today.

A prominent secondary academy in Manchester is seeking a strategic and analytical Data Manager for a full-time, permanent role starting ASAP. This position is central to the school’s academic reporting and long-term strategic planning, requiring a specialist who can transform complex datasets into actionable insights for the Senior Leadership Team. The School Environment This school is a "leading light" for professional excellence in the North West. It is a scholarly and well-ordered workplace where data specialists are respected as valued peers. You will work in a technology-rich environment where your work directly supports the high aspirations of both staff and students. The office culture is defined by professional trust, humanity, and a commitment to collective success. Responsibilities • Lead the management and development of the school’s MIS (e.g., SIMS, Bromcom, or Arbor). • Coordinate all statutory data returns and ensure total accuracy in student census reporting. • Produce high-level analytical reports on student progress, attendance, and behavior. • Manage the school’s timetable construction in collaboration with the Vice Principal. • Ensure the school is fully compliant with GDPR and data protection legislation. Requirements • Significant experience managing data within an educational or complex public sector setting. • Advanced proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI). • A meticulous approach to detail and a commitment to data integrity. • Must have the right to work in the UK. Salary and Benefits • Full-time, permanent contract. • Competitive salary scale aligned with professional local government pay points. • Benefits include a generous local government pension and flexible working options during school holidays. How to Apply As this is an ASAP start, we are reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Please submit your updated CV for immediate consideration. If shortlisted, a member of our team will contact you via phone within 24 hours to discuss the role and the school in further detail.