Digital Strategy & Information Manager

Teaching Vacancies; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Cheltenham is seeking a strategic leader to oversee digital services. The ideal candidate has substantial experience in IT systems, a degree in a relevant field, and strong leadership skills. The role involves managing multidisciplinary teams and leading major digital transformation projects. This position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a commitment to safeguarding children.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice electric car leasing scheme

Free/discounted access to onsite gym

Generous annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Evidence of professional development in IT strategy or data compliance.
• Substantial experience in leadership of digital services in an educational setting.
• Proven experience in managing multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead major IT or digital transformation projects.
• Engage a wide range of stakeholders effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree-level education in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft 365 Suite

School MIS systems

MS Power platforms

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Degree-level education in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in relevant areas, including IT strategy, cyber security, or data compliance.

Desirable

• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. IT TQM qualification, Prince2 or similar, GDPR practitioner certification)

Experience, understanding and knowledge

Essential

• Substantial experience in strategic leadership of digital services, IT systems and/or data functions, ideally in an educational setting and utilising the Microsoft 365 suite.
• Proven experience managing and developing multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated success in leading major IT or digital transformation projects. Practical understanding of data protection legislation.
• Experience of process mapping and quality services provision.

Desirable

• Previous experience in the secondary school sector.
• Familiarity with School MIS systems, MS Power platforms or similar.
• Experience of leading a data protection function.
• Familiarity with the DfE Technology standards.

Personal Qualities

Qualities specific to this role that we are looking for:

• Strong leadership, interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with a proactive and strategic mindset.
• Ability to balance high‑level strategic thinking with hands‑on project delivery.
• Effective communicator, able to translate complex technical matters for non‑specialist audiences.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with a proactive and strategic mindset.
• Ability to balance high‑level strategic thinking with hands‑on project delivery.
• Effective communicator, able to translate complex technical matters for non‑specialist audiences.

What the school offers its staff

Lifestyle and wellbeing

• Salary sacrifice electric car leasing scheme
• Four electric car charging points
• Family‑friendly policies
• Attractive salary and pension
• Generous annual leave entitlement/term time only working options
• Free one‑to‑one wellbeing support
• Onsite parking facilities and cycle storage
• Free/discounted access to the school’s onsite gym (conditions apply)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Techscheme – save money on the latest tech from Apple and Currys PC World
• Blue Light Card - Discount Scheme
• Staff social events
• Onsite catering (8.00am – 1.30pm daily)

Commitment to safeguarding

We are an equal opportunities employer and value and respect diversity across our whole school community. Bournside is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.