Job Vacancy Information Systems and Data Officer

MIS & Data Manager
Cambridge
1 year fixed term contract initially - likely to go permanent
£33,966 to £40,012 (Actual Salary offered DOE)
(Term time role + 8 weeks) + Pension + Additional Benefits

Excellent opportunity for a Data or Systems professional with MIS experience looking for a role offering autonomy and the chance to play a key part in a major systems transformation, taking ownership of data and information systems within a highly regarded independent school.

This organisation operates within the independent education sector and has an outstanding national reputation for academic excellence and pupil development. They are well-established, forward-thinking, and place a strong emphasis on innovation, quality of education, and staff development within a supportive working environment.

This role is pivotal during a period of change, supporting the implementation of a new MIS while maintaining the current system. It is a standalone position, giving you the opportunity to take ownership, develop your expertise, and become the long-term systems lead. On a day-to-day basis, you will manage data integrity, system administration, reporting processes, and staff support, while working closely with external consultants and internal stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will come from a Data, Systems or MIS-focused role, ideally within education or a similar environment, and will have experience working with databases or management information systems. You will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident supporting users with varying levels of technical ability.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a critical function, gain exposure to a full MIS implementation project, and develop into a key systems specialist within a prestigious educational setting.

The Role:
* Information Systems & Data Officer, acting as system owner across legacy and new MIS platforms
* Responsible for day-to-day MIS administration, including user management, data accuracy and system configuration
* Support full academic reporting cycles, including markbooks, report templates and validation processes
* Maintain dashboards, assessment data and standardised testing records
* Provide first-line support to staff and liaise with external system providers
* Play a key role in MIS implementation, including testing, migration and configuration
* Oversee school portal and linked systems, ensuring smooth integration and performance
* Based onsite in Cambridge

The Person:
* Experience in a Data, Systems or MIS role, ideally within education or a similar environment
* Experience working with databases or management information systems (e.g. iSAMS, 3Sys, Veracross or similar)
* Strong data accuracy, data management and organisational skills
* Confident supporting and communicating with a range of stakeholders
* Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and data handling
* Able to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a standalone role
* Based within a commutable distance of Cambridge and happy to work onsite

Reference Number: BBBH273259

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The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.