Field Data Manager

Reports to: Systems Support (Service Delivery) Manager

Location: West London – currently operating an agile working policy with two core days (Mon and Weds) in the office

Contract: Permanent

Pattern: Full Time (standard hours 9am – 5.30pm)

Closing date: 27/06/2023 at 10am

Interviews: Interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised

Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 (depending on experience)

About the role:

Ark Schools prides itself on having a sector-leading approach to information systems and data analysis. With 39 schools currently open, we are looking to appoint an experienced, well-organised, enthusiastic, and highly effective Data Manager to work across several our schools.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the collection, organisation, input, analysis, presentation, and distribution of data relating to pupil attainment and progress. Bespoke training will also be provided on how to support a range of data tools, cutting edge visualisation tools, and other powerful analytics tools that have been developed in-house.

This is a fantastic opportunity, for an enthusiastic and ambitious IT graduate or an existing Data Manager looking to grow in their career, to join our talented data and systems team.

Key Responsibilities:

• First and second line support for technical issues with not only the MIS, but also with other related processing and analysis systems
• Support the team to ensure work is compliant with Ark SLAs for incidents and other service requests, either through reminders or alerts when updates or closures are time critical
• Review completed systems support tasks to ascertain compliance with standards
• Assigning tickets to the Systems Support workstream; direct support calls for Ark Schools’ MIS solutions, any supported third-party systems, and in-house or bespoke data and analysis tools in accordance with ITIL standards
• Develop and manage all aspects of the school MIS, including effective day-to-day operation of the MIS and associated data systems
• Support in-school colleagues in the use of the MIS and associated data systems, in order to develop capacity within the school
• Work with the wider Ark Central teams to ensure robust and effective procedures and supporting documentation are in place for the on-going use and development of Ark School’s data function

Key Requirements:

• Extensive experience with a range of school Management Information Systems (MIS) or be a highly skilled data/information management graduate.
• Experience of any of the following would be highly advantageous: School MIS, MS Excel, Tableau, SQL database systems
• Willing to travel occasionally between Ark central office and Ark Schools as required for the role
• Have an interest in data management and analysis, particularly in the Education Sector
• Good attention to detail
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality and discretion

View the full job description and person specification here

About Ark

We’re an international charity, transforming lives through education. We exist to give every young person, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life. In the UK, we’re a network of 39 schools, educating around 28,500 pupils in areas where we can make the biggest difference and we’re recognised as one of the highest achieving academy groups in the country. We want to change the lives of children everywhere, not just in our own schools. So, we create and incubate Ventures designed not only to help pupils in Ark schools, but also to improve education systems.

You’ll be joining a group of like-minded, ambitious individuals who work collaboratively and are all committed to our core mission, that every child has the potential to succeed. Having just celebrated our 20^th anniversary, we are shaping our goals for the next 20 and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with each year of service up to 30 days after 3-years’ service. This entitlement is pro rata for part time employees. This entitlement excludes bank holidays
• Full office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Hybrid working, with currently two days a week in our state-of-the-art office in West London working alongside colleagues
• Regular social events, monthly free breakfast, and daily fruit
• A flexible approach to working with understanding and consideration for work life balance and personal commitments
• As an Ark employee, you will have the opportunity to be part of the TPT (The Pension Trust) scheme, our workplace pension scheme where we make an 11% contribution; you are not required to contribute towards this scheme unless you choose to. Depending on your role you may also be entitled to LGPS which is a defined benefit scheme where you contribute a percentage based on how much you earn (as do we) in exchange for a guaranteed amount in your pension pot every year
• Access to high-quality professional learning throughout your career, offering both face-to-face sessions and a bespoke online learning platform
• Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers, interest-free loans available for season tickets or a bike, gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym and free eye tests

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.  

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment – this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link