Trust Data Manager

Role Description

The Trust Data Manager leads the development and management of the Trust's

Management Information Systems (MIS) (currently SIMS) and associated data

platforms and ensures accuracy, security, and accessibility of data to support high quality decision-making and compliance.

It involves supporting senior leaders and teaching staff with meaningful analysis to drive student outcomes. The role includes overseeing data compliance as the Data Protection Officer, managing assessment cycles, leading statutory reporting and line managing key administrative staff.

Key Responsibilities

1. MIS & Data Management

• Lead the Trust-wide MIS strategy, ensuring consistency and efficiency across
  
  schools.
• Manage and quality-assure all student, staff, and assessment data.
• Oversee day-to-day MIS use (SIMS, 4Matrix, etc.), ensuring accuracy, security,
  
  and effective user access.
• Support timetable setup, admissions, and leavers' processes.
• Collaborate with Exams Officers to manage entries, results, and analysis.

2. Data Analysis & Reporting

• Produce clear, insightful reports for senior leaders, Trustees, and external
  
  agencies.
• Analyse progress and attainment trends using MIS tools.
• Develop dashboards and visual reports to support strategic planning.
• Manage assessment and reporting cycles to ensure timely and accurate outputs.

3. GDPR & Compliance

• Act as, or support, the Trust's Data Protection Officer.
• Ensure full compliance with GDPR and UK data protection legislation.
• Lead data protection training, audits, and incident management.
• Manage subject access requests (SARs), FOI requests, and data breaches.

4. Statutory Returns & Data Quality

• Oversee accurate, timely completion of school and workforce census returns.
• Maintain data integrity and compliance across all schools through audits and validation.
• Support inspection readiness and external data reviews.

5. Leadership & Innovation

• Line-manage and develop data and administration teams.
• Provide MIS and data-related training across the Trust.
• Collaborate with senior leaders in Education, HR, Finance, and Safeguarding.
• Drive system innovation, integration, and automation to improve efficiency.
• Lead MIS onboarding and data alignment for new Trust schools.
• Safeguarding & Health and Safety
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of learners through secure data practices.
• Adhere to Trust safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection policies.
• Maintain an enhanced DBS check.

Job Details

Job title: Trust Data Manager

Salary: NJC GRADE 9, points 25-28 £36,363 - £39,152

Contract Type: Full-Time, all year round contract

Working Pattern: Full-Time8.00am – 4:00pm (3:30pm Friday), 37 hours per week with 30 minutes for lunch

Location: Trust-wide, based at Worthing High School, West Sussex

Interviews: w/c 17 November 2025

What You Need to Succeed

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Degree or equivalent qualification (data protection qualification desirable).
• Proven experience managing MIS systems (SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom, etc.).
• Strong understanding of GDPR, statutory reporting, and data compliance.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills; knowledge of Power BI or Tableau.
• Leadership and staff training experience.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive, detail-oriented leader with strong technical and analytical skills.

Desirable

• Recognised GDPR or data protection certification (ICO, IAPP).
• Experience in a multi-school or Trust environment.
• Familiarity with secondary education systems and accountability measures.
• Experience managing statutory data returns and timetable processes.

Further Information

Worthing High School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

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The reference number for this role is SCHO01282.

Job Reference: SCHO01282