Trust Data and MIS Officer

Sfaet Ltd, Romford, RM2 6HJ

45 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  12 September 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  28 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £39,855.00 - £42,324.00 Annually (Actual)

Trust Data and MIS Officer job summary

The postholder will be responsible for:

The daily operation of the Trust’s data and Information Systems, ensuring all

data, assessment, and curriculum information is current throughout the Trust.

Aiding Senior Leadership Teams with pupil/student assessment and progress

reports, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of all data, assessment, and

curriculum information.

Providing statutory data to external bodies, including the DfE and Local

Authority, ensuring its accuracy and timely submission.

Displaying at all times a commitment to the safeguarding and promotion of the

welfare of young individuals and demonstrating this commitment within every

facet of the post.

Implementing consistent processes and reporting across the Trust, thereby

eliminating redundant workload where such opportunities are identified.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic and MIS Management:

Leading the strategic development, implementation, and ongoing

management of the Trust-wide MIS (BromCom), ensuring it consistently

meets the evolving needs of the Trust and its schools.

Developing and maintaining robust internal data tracking systems,

consolidating data from various schools and sources into integrated platforms

(e.g., Trust data portal, data dashboards) in order to provide a unified Trust-

wide view.

Being accountable for the effective utilisation of data systems for the

monitoring and elevating of standards and performance across the Trust.

Designing, producing, and interpreting complex reports and data analyses to

support Trustees and Leaders, Governors, Headteachers, and academic staff

with the monitoring of progress towards strategic goals and school targets.

Ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and robustness of the Bromcom MIS data,

overseeing and implementing processes for data input, validation and

management throughout the Trust.

Proactively identifying and developing new data systems, analytical tools, and

processes, in response to the changing educational landscape and the

specific needs of the Trust.

Managing the submission of accurate and timely statutory returns and data

requests to external bodies (e.g., the DfE and Local Authority).

Utilising technology to drive and implement process improvement initiatives.

Monitoring the quality and completeness of data inputted into data systems

and proposing effective action to remedy any problems that may arise.

Leading projects that fall within the remit of this role and contribute to projects

where the postholder’s expertise will add value.

Data Protection

Acting as the main point of contact and expert advisor for all Data Protection

matters across the Trust, and liaising with the Trust DPO (Judicium) when

necessary.

Developing, implementing, reviewing, and maintaining the Trust’s Data

Protection Policy and procedures (including GDPR compliance, Data Breach

protocols, SAR/FOI handling).

Identifying data protection vulnerabilities and risks, creating processes and

data cleanse methods, systems and audits collaboratively with the Trust

schools in order to mitigate these risks.

Managing the Trust's response to data breaches, Subject Access Requests

(SARs), and Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, liaising with external

advisors (e.g., the DPO provider, legal support) as necessary.

Delivering mandatory and compliant GDPR training to staff and, when

necessary, advise on best practices for data interpretation, systems usage,

and data protection.

Providing guidance and training to staff across the Trust on data protection

best practices and policy requirements.

Advising Trust Leadership on Data Protection compliance risks and taking

action relating to data governance, including data retention periods and policy.

Stakeholder Engagement and Support

Advising Trust and school leadership teams on methods of accessing,

interpreting, and utilising performance/other data effectively for school

improvement and target setting.

Liaising effectively with external suppliers, specifically Judicium and the MIS

provider, to ensure optimal system performance and support.

Supporting Trust pastoral teams (e.g. Attendance) with data analysis for the

identifying and supporting of vulnerable student groups.

Overseeing stakeholder forms and surveys and reporting findings to Trust

leadership.

Performing social media checks for all newly hired employees and reporting

back to the Trust HR department throughout all relevant processes.

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Further details can be downloaded from our website www.sfaet.co.uk or from the Head of Data and IT at jadams@sfaet.co.uk

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. If you are interested in the role, please submit your application as early as possible.

The use of AI is strictly forbidden to assist in any way with the application/interview process.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Sfaet Ltd

• Type: Multi-academy trust
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