Data Manager

Priory School; Lewes; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Lewes is seeking a Data Manager to manage school data systems and support effective development. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and MIS systems. The salary ranges from £29,289 to £31,262 per year for 37 hours a week, with opportunities for flexible working.

Qualifications

• Strong organisation and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to convey complex ideas clearly and work to deadlines.
• Good working knowledge of data management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the school's data systems effectively.
• Communicate complex ideas in a clear manner.
• Work with attention to detail and meet deadlines.

Skills

Strong organisation

Excellent communication skills

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Educated to A Level standard or equivalent

Tools

MIS systems

Job description

Overview

Priory School, Lewes, East Sussex, is seeking a proactive and highly skilled Data Manager to manage the school's data by facilitating the development, maintenance and support of systems within the school. The role requires strong organisation, excellent communication skills, and the ability to convey complex ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

• Manage the school's data by facilitating the effective development, maintenance and support of systems within the school.
• Communicate complex ideas in a clear and engaging way; work to deadlines with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Educated to A Level standard or equivalent.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and MIS systems.
• Keen attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines.
• Highly organised with excellent communication skills.

Salary and terms

The actual salary is £29,289 to £31,262 per year for 37 hours a week, term time, inset days and 5 days in the holidays. (40 working weeks, 6.20 holiday weeks; total paid weeks per year 46.20). Salary grade is Single Status Grade 9, spinal column points 23-25, £33,055-£35,282. Where operationally feasible, the school aims to support flexible working requests.

How to apply

Closing date: Monday, 6 October 2025 at 9.00 a.m. Interviews: Thursday, 9 October 2025. Full details and an application form can be downloaded from the school website under “vacancies” (https://www.priory.e-sussex.sch.uk). Applications are also available from Personnel at Priory School, Mountfield Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2XN. Telephone: [phone] ext. 211 or email: [e-mail]. Please return application forms to the Personnel Officer or email to the address above. If you have not received a response within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application has not been successful.

Equal opportunity / Safeguarding

East Sussex County Council is committed to equality of opportunity. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake, or currently hold, a DBS enhanced clearance for this authority.