MIS  Manager

37 Hours, 5 days per week

Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 4.00pm and Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm

52 weeks

Grade E

£32,149 - £35,241

The Gateway Trust are currently seeking to appoint an MIS Manager who will deliver a trust-wide data management and support service using our newly acquired MIS, Arbor. We are looking for someone with a proven MIS background to manage our Arbor system and provide a pro-active MIS development and support function to users throughout the trust. Playing a vital role to ensure effective and efficient management of Trust-wide data, the person in this position will have responsibility for MIS development and projects, resolving MIS-related technical issues and liaising with schools about MIS needs.

The successful candidate will also play a key part in rolling out Arbor across our Secondary schools and setting up the system to meet school and Trust needs, supported by professionals at Arbor. 

The successful candidate will:

• Have proven experience managing a Management Information System, preferably Arbor.
• Have effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to train and support non-technical staff.
• Be highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Have excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Have strong IT and analytical skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Be self-motivated and resilient.
• Work collaboratively with all members of the Trust;

(Please see Person Specification and Job Description for further details). 

In return, The Gateway Trust will provide you with:

• 24 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 27 days after 5 years service
• Access to the staff benefits programme which includes the ‘cycle to work’ scheme
• Focus on staff wellbeing, including 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccination and eye care vouchers
• Discounted lunches from our excellent in house kitchens on our School Sites
• Access to an Employee Discount for our on-site nursery, Little Sunlights
• On-site, free staff car parking

If you are interested in this position, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to interview exceptional applicants before the closing date.

The Gateway Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks along with other relevant employment checks. The Gateway Trust is an equal opportunities employer.