A growing Multi-Academy Trust in Salford are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Data Manager to join their central team on a temporary basis, with the potential to transition into a permanent role. This is a pivotal position responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and security of academic data across all schools within the Trust. You will manage their Management Information System (MIS), produce high-quality reports, and provide actionable insights to senior leaders, enabling data-driven decisions that improve outcomes for pupils.

Location: Multi-Academy Trust (Multi-Site)
Contract: Full-time, Temporary (with potential for permanent)
Start Date: ASAP

• Ensure overall accuracy, consistency, integrity, and security of Trust-wide academic data.
• Day-to-day management of the MIS
• Maintain admin permissions across schools, including adding/removing users and managing access levels.
• Produce, quality-assure, and analyse assessment, attendance, and behaviour data.
• Deliver weekly Trust-level attendance and behaviour reports.
• Compile and analyse performance data, including predicted vs actual outcomes and trend identification.
• Flag pupils, groups, or cohorts requiring early intervention.
• Produce examination and baseline assessment data as needed.
• Populate and maintain the Trust data dashboard.
• Conduct comparative analysis across schools and key groups (SEND, PP, key stages).
• Perform consistency checks to ensure data is entered and interpreted uniformly across schools.
• Support Heads and SLT with data interpretation, not just reporting.
• Monitor data collection timelines and chase incomplete or inaccurate returns.
• Produce ad-hoc reports as required.
• Manage statutory returns (e.g., DfE census, LA submissions).
• Support integration with systems such as SISRA and CPOMS.
• Provide day-to-day end-user support for staff around data systems.
• Maintain the Trust calendar and communication mechanisms for sharing key data and reports.
• Utilise strong Excel skills for analysis and reporting.

• Proven experience in data management, experience within an Education setting is ideal but not necessary!
• Strong knowledge of MIS platforms, or ability to adapt quickly to new systems.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, Power Query desirable).
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and ability to support senior leaders with data interpretation.
• Knowledge of statutory returns and compliance requirements.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

• Opportunity to make a real impact across multiple schools
• Temp to perm opportunity at a growing Multi-Academy Trust for the right candidate
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Access to Hays' CPD Library with 1000s of relevant courses
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Education Consultant
• Immediate start with competitive pay.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or forward your CV directly to Amy on amy.rowley@hays.com

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