IT Applications Manager

IT Applications Manager (full time 40 hours per week)

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Applications Support Manager or Data Manager with at least two years management experience, to join our Digital Delivery and Innovation Team (DDI). You will be familiar with Project Management practices, high-level programming languages (e.g. Power Automate, PowerBI), and integration techniques (e.g. API, Wonde). It is essential that you are an analytical thinker and your strategic perspectives will be key to your relationships across the Digital Delivery and Innovation team (DDI), staff at all levels, pupils and external service providers. Knowledge of Student Information Systems and supporting the annual lifecycle of a school will be beneficial, and previous experience of working in an IT role within schools would be advantageous.

Downe House is a leading independent boarding and day school for girls based in Cold Ash, Berkshire. Downe House has long enjoyed a reputation for delivering a world-class education, focused on outstanding academic and extracurricular provision, and pastoral excellence. Downe House employs over 450 staff across a wide range of roles, including teachers, administrators, accountants, technicians, school nurses, housekeepers, matrons, and chefs. Working here means joining a welcoming, ambitious, and forward-thinking community where every member of staff is valued for the part they play in shaping the lives of our pupils.

Main Duties

• Manage and evolve the core applications of the school.
• Understand product operation in detail and determine the project methodology and process for delivery of the applications.
• Provide data management support in accordance with the School's annual cycle, including rollover of the MIS and associated data updates.
• Provide clear impact assessment and follow up actions for incidents using knowledge of operational processes captured through regular meetings with operational staff.
• Managing project budgets associated with external expenditure (capital purchasing, applications licensing and maintenance).

Benefits Include

• Generous pension scheme, with employer contributions at 9%
• Life insurance and critical illness cover
• A modern gym and swimming pool facilities available for staff use at set times
• Delicious free meals while on duty
• A warm and welcoming community

How to apply

Please submit an application via our website: https://www.downehouse.net/about/working-for-us/

Closing Date: 1st March 2026 (Midnight)

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Own transport is essential as the school is in a rural location with no public transport links.

For further details you can contact the HR Department on 01635 204712 or email recuitment@downehouse.net

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and any offer of employment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check (DBS), satisfactory references, and social media checks.

At Downe House we promote equality of opportunity for all pupils and staff, both current and prospective, and we actively support an environment and culture that values diversity and inclusion.

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Applications Support Manager or Data Manager with at least two years management experience, to join our Digital Delivery and Innovation Team (DDI). You will be familiar with Project Management practices, high-level programming languages (e.g. Power Automate, PowerBI), and integration techniques (e.g. API, Wonde). It is essential that you are an analytical thinker and your strategic perspectives will be key to your relationships across the Digital Delivery and Innovation team (DDI), staff at all levels, pupils and external service providers. Knowledge of Student Information Systems and supporting the annual lifecycle of a school will be beneficial, and previous experience of working in an IT role within schools would be advantageous.

• Generous pension scheme, with employer contributions at 9%
• Life insurance and critical illness cover
• A modern gym and swimming pool facilities available for staff use at set times
• Delicious free meals while on duty
• A warm and welcoming community

Downe House is a leading independent boarding and day school for girls based in Cold Ash, Berkshire. Downe House has long enjoyed a reputation for delivering a world-class education, focused on outstanding academic and extracurricular provision, and pastoral excellence. Downe House employs over 450 staff across a wide range of roles, including teachers, administrators, accountants, technicians, school nurses, housekeepers, matrons, and chefs. Working here means joining a welcoming, ambitious, and forward-thinking community where every member of staff is valued for the part they play in shaping the lives of our pupils.