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Digital Strategy & Information Manager
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 3EF
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. Personal and Professional
• 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 timeonly working options
Free one-to-one wellbeing support
Onsite parking facilities and cycle storage
Free/discounted access to the school’s onsiteGym (conditions apply)
Cycle to work scheme
Techscheme – save money on the latest techfrom 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.
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. Personal and Professional
• 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 timeonly working options
Free one-to-one wellbeing support
Onsite parking facilities and cycle storage
Free/discounted access to the school’s onsiteGym (conditions apply)
Cycle to work scheme
Techscheme – save money on the latest techfrom 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.
To apply, see details to the right of this advert by clicking on 'Website'
Closing Date for Applications: 02/12/2025
Hours Per Week: Part time
