Data and Systems Manager

The Trust Data and

Systems Manager will lead on the strategic management, analysis, and

optimisation of student, staff, and organisational data across all academies

within the Trust. The successful candidate will ensure that high-quality,

compliant data systems (such as Arbor) and analytical tools (such as Power BI)

are utilised effectively to drive school improvement, secure statutory

compliance, and support executive decision-making.

Crucially, the

postholder will perform their duties in a manner that supports and promotes the

distinctive Catholic mission, values, and ethos of the Trust and its

constituent schools.

Key

Responsibilities

1. Ethos and

Mission

Support

and actively contribute to the Catholic vision, values, and distinct character

of the Trust. Maintain

positive, collaborative, and respectful working relationships with all

stakeholders, including the Executive Team, the Central Team, Headteachers,

local governors, and the Diocese. Ensure

data handling policies and practices reflect the ethical standards and pastoral

care essential to a Catholic educational community.

2. Strategic

System Management & Integration

Oversee

the administration, development, and standardisation of the Trust’s Management

Information Systems (MIS) across all primary and secondary schools. Lead

on the migration or onboarding of new schools into the centralised Trust

systems. Manage

user permissions, system access profiles, and data workflows to maintain an

optimal balance between accessibility and absolute data security. Liaise

with external system providers and third-party software applications to ensure

seamless integration and data synchronisation.

3. Data Analysis,

Insight & Reporting

Design,

build, and maintain centralised data dashboards (e.g., via Power BI) to

visually present unique and personalised key performance indicators (KPIs)

regarding all aspects of Trust performance and contextincluding pupil

attainment, progress, attendance, and behaviour. Provide

the Executive Leadership Team, Trust Board, Local Academy Committees and School

Leaders with highly accurate, timely, and concise strategic reports to evaluate

school performance. Deliver

deep-dive data analysis to help isolate trends and identify in-school

variations or vulnerable student groups needing intervention.

4. Statutory

Returns & Compliance

Coordinate

and take accountability for the flawless and timely execution of all statutory

data returns, including School Censuses, Workforce Censuses, and specific

Diocesan data tracking. Act

as a key point of guidance on data protection regulations (UK GDPR/Data

Protection Act 2018), ensuring all schools manage student and staff information

securely and lawfully. Ensure

the creation of and adherence to data sharing agreements across t