Digital Operations Manager (MIS Manager)
New Collaborative Learning Trust, Normanton, WF6 1RNThis job expired on 13 April 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
13 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
25 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday (there may be some flexibility in start/finish times which can be discussed at interview)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Support Staff Salary Band N, Scale Points 33-36, £52,275 - £55,985
What skills and experience we're looking for
New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT) is excited to be recruiting for this critical role, which will work across the Trust to define and drive the operational delivery of key systems and services. We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds. You may be an experienced support professional who has overseen an MIS system across a school/Trust and supported leaders in producing impactful data processes. Or you may be a teacher who has worked extensively with MIS systems in your role and is now keen to develop this work further as part of the support team, influencing practice across the Trust. The successful candidate will be an effective people manager and confident in working with a variety of leaders to deliver proactive solutions using the full functionality of our MIS systems.
We are looking for someone with the operational skill set to turn strategic ideas into reality. You will be able to demonstrate experience in multi-function management, business planning, and effective prioritisation. You will also possess a well-rounded understanding of the key areas within a multi-academy Trust. We have invested significantly in our Digital Transformation Team who are developing exciting areas in data warehousing, Power BI, and the use of AI tools including Claude. These developments will directly support Digital Operations roles across the Trust.
We are committed to appointing the right person and will be flexible in determining the line management structure within the Digital Team based on the appointed candidate’s skills and attributes, as well as the scope of their initial work across individual phases or Trust-wide. The current Digital Team structure is available for candidates to view in an attached document, and we are happy to answer any questions about the team or the role throughout the recruitment process.
What the school offers its staff
You will be joining a dynamic, core team that supports the operations of all of the schools and colleges within our Trust. Our shared services are here to support all of our schools and colleges across several areas including Health and Safety, Finance, Estates and MIS. Having recently moved into this site you will enjoy its new facilities and fantastic transport links being situated just off the M62. With a real team ethos, the different departments work together to provide ongoing support for the growth and development of the Trust.
New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT) has a dynamic, positive and supportive culture for staff and students, with an enviable reputation for staff career progression and development. You will join a focused and driven team, committed to providing the highest standards of education and service. The Trust currently comprises of three 16-19 Colleges, three Secondary Schools and three Primary Schools.
Why Work for Us?
- NCLT was crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards - these national awards celebrate the very best performers from over one thousand MATs across the country
- A strong commitment to staff wellbeing as outlined in our staff wellbeing charter
- Access to high quality professional training, in-house and externally, to support your professional development
- Attractive pension scheme
- Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and a technology scheme
- A culture of self-reflection and improvement to meet the needs of our staff
If you believe that you have the skills and abilities to take on this role, we’d love to hear from you.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About New Collaborative Learning Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- CentralTeam-recruitment@nclt.ac.uk
- Phone number
- 01977802802
Arranging a visit to New Collaborative Learning Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email CentralTeam-recruitment@nclt.ac.uk.
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