What we need

We are seeking to appoint an experienced IT professional, with management experience, to lead the Trust's  digital and date service. Previous experience in an educational setting would be advantageous, along with experience of using Arbor (or similar MIS systems).

This role is Trust wide across three schools in Warwickshire and regular travel across Trust sites is expected.  

Key duties of the role include, but not limited to:

• Managing the Trust's digital infrastructure, data systems
• Line manage the IT service/team on a day-to-day basis
• Develop and implement IT strategies aligned with the Trust's priorities
• MIS (Arbor) leadership
• Data analysis and reporting to leaders and/or Trustees
• Oversee data management, compliance and statutory requests
• Lead on implementation and compliance of the DfE Digital & Technology Standards

Please refer to the attached job description for further details.

Reward & Benefits

We offer:

• A competitive salary
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with significant employer contribution (currently 18.7%)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Flexible working
• Excellent training and development opportunities, including our Strategic Leadership Development Programme
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme (including medical advice, financial & legal support, mental health support and many more)
• Occupational Health service
• Family Friendly and Employee Health & Wellbeing policies
• Free Parking

Safer Recruitment

 Unity MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow robust safer recruitment processes, including online searches, during all recruitment. Please see application pack for further details

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all ages, backgrounds and those with disabilities.

We reserve the right to close the recruitment early if a large volume of applications are received and a suitable candidate is recruited into post.