Data Manager — School MIS & Reporting Champion

Marchant Recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Bristol School in Bristol is seeking an experienced Data Manager to lead student data management and MIS operations. The role requires meticulous data handling, reporting to senior staff, and ensuring accurate, secure data for assessment and planning.

You will work closely with senior leaders and teaching staff, maintaining records, delivering timely reports, and supporting data-driven school improvement initiatives. A strong eye for detail and data-protection awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in data management, data administration or a similar role.
• School data experience is highly desirable.
• Experience using a school MIS is advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience producing reports.
• Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Professional and reliable approach.

Responsibilities

• Managing and maintaining student information systems.
• Ensuring student records remain accurate and up to date.
• Producing regular reports for senior leaders and staff.
• Supporting assessment and reporting processes.
• Managing attendance and pastoral data where required.
• Responding to staff data queries.
• Producing analysis to support school improvement.
• Checking datasets for errors and inconsistencies.
• Supporting curriculum and timetable data.
• Preparing data for meetings and reviews.
• Managing data imports and exports.
• Maintaining appropriate data security.
• Ensuring confidential information is handled correctly.
• Supporting examination-related data requirements.
• Assisting with internal and statutory reporting.
• Providing guidance to staff using school systems.
• Supporting wider administration projects involving data.

Skills

Data management

Data reporting

Excel

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

Job description

Independent Bristol School in Bristol is seeking an experienced Data Manager to lead student data management and MIS operations. The role requires meticulous data handling, reporting to senior staff, and ensuring accurate, secure data for assessment and planning.

You will work closely with senior leaders and teaching staff, maintaining records, delivering timely reports, and supporting data-driven school improvement initiatives. A strong eye for detail and data-protection awareness are essential.