Digital Innovation & Operations Specialist

Role: Digital Innovation & Operations Specialist Location: Office Based - Trust Head Office, Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership, Writhlington Start Date: ASAP Closing Date: 12th July 2026 Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday Salary: Grade 6 - 7 depending on experience and scale point range 18 - 26, £16.35 - £19.32 per hour, £31,557 - £37,280 Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership is looking for a proactive and creative Digital Innovation & Operations Specialist to help us make the best use of technology across our schools. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys finding smarter ways of working and using digital tools to improve communication, collaboration and everyday processes. You will not be a traditional IT administrator. Instead, you will act as a digital adviser, helping staff, leaders and Trustees get the most from the technology available to them. We are looking for someone who can combine technical knowledge with excellent communication skills, someone who can understand the needs of our schools and turn ideas into practical digital solutions. We welcome applications from candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. This role would be particularly suited to someone who has developed strong digital skills through professional experience, further study or practical projects. If you are completing or have recently completed postgraduate study in IT, digital technologies, data, information systems or a related subject and are looking to apply your knowledge in a real-world environment, we would be pleased to hear from you. About the role Working across the Trust, you will support the development and improvement of our digital systems, helping colleagues work more efficiently and confidently. You will: Support the effective use of Google Workspace across the Trust including Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Sites and Groups. Develop digital resources, guidance materials and training videos to support staff confidence and capability. Create and improve internal Google Sites to provide accessible information hubs for teams. Develop smarter ways of collecting and using information through Google Forms, Sheets and automation. Support the creation of dashboards and reporting tools using Google Looker Studio. Help develop data workflows using tools such as Google Sheets and BigQuery to support informed decision-making. Identify opportunities to use AI and emerging technologies to improve processes and save time. Support secure information sharing by managing Google Groups, permissions and Shared Drive structures. Help teams, including governing bodies, organise and access information effectively. Support Trust communication channels including news updates and social media activity. Assist with digital meeting spaces and operational technology requirements. Support new starters with digital access arrangements including building and printer access. About you You will be someone who enjoy