Digital Operations Manager (MIS Manager)
About This Role
New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT) is excited to be recruiting for this critical role, which will work across the Trust to define and drive the operational delivery of key systems and services.
As Digital Operations Manager (MIS Manager), you will be joining a dynamic, core team that supports the operations of all of the schools and colleges within our Trust.
Key Responsibilities
Your key responsibilities will include:
Managing and developing information systems and procedures to record, maintain and safeguard Trust data
Overseeing and quality assuring all processes connected to student data in Post-16 phases
Ensuring all statutory returns are processed on time, accurately and in a way that maximises any benefit to the Trust and all colleges and schools within it
Co-ordinating and supporting the work of the Digital Operations Team in order to fulfil Trust requirements
Responsibility for the system administration of digital systems to include documentation of system enhancements and the application of upgrades
You will need to be an effective people manager and confident working with a variety of leaders to deliver proactive solutions using the full functionality of our MIS systems.
We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds. You may be an experienced support professional who has overseen an MIS system across a school/Trust and supported leaders in producing impactful data processes. Or you may be a teacher who has worked extensively with MIS systems in your role and is now keen to develop this work further as part of the support team, influencing practice across the Trust.
You will be able to demonstrate experience in multi-function management, business planning, and effective prioritisation. You will also possess a well-rounded understanding of the key areas within a multi-academy Trust.
We are committed to appointing the right person and will be flexible in determining the line management structure within the Digital Team based on the appointed candidate’s skills and attributes, as well as the scope of their initial work across individual phases or Trust-wide.
The role will be based at Trust Headquarters in Normanton, but you may be required to travel across sites.
Having recently moved into this site you will enjoy its new facilities and fantastic transport links being situated just off the M62.
Please note that due to the nature of this post, there will be some restrictions on when holiday and leave can be taken.
What We Offer
About New Collaborative Learning Trust
New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT) has a dynamic, positive and supportive culture for staff and students, with an enviable reputation for staff career progression and development. You will join a focused and driven team, committed to providing the highest standards of education and service. The Trust currently comprises of three 16-19 Colleges, three Secondary Schools and three Primary Schools.
NCLT was crowned 'Employer of the Year' at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards - these national awards celebrate the very best performers from over one thousand MATs across the country
A strong commitment to staff wellbeing as outlined in our staff wellbeing charter
Access to high quality professional training, in-house and externally, to support your professional development
Attractive pension scheme
Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and a technology scheme
A culture of self-reflection and improvement to meet the needs of our staff
Apply exclusively via the WhatSchool platform.
Closing date: Monday 13 April 2026.
New Collaborative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in being appointed to a post, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as other employment checks before your appointment is confirmed.