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# Data Manager

- **Company:** Marchant Recruitment View All Jobs
- **Location:** York, UK
- **Salary:** £35,000.0 - £42,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Systems, Data Management
- **Published:** September 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gbc8546f60f34654583a30f5949435b291/eaa

## About the Role

You'll ideally already have experience as a Data Manager or senior Data Officer within a school.
Strong Excel skills and experience with a school MIS are important. You'll also need to be highly organised and comfortable managing several deadlines at once.

## Description

A high-performing secondary school in York is looking for an experienced Data Manager to take ownership of its pupil information and reporting systems.
You'll work closely with senior leaders and teaching staff, ensuring data is accurate, accessible and presented in a way that supports effective decision-making.
Key Areas
Day-to-day management of the school's MIS
Assessment and progress data
Attendance and behaviour reporting
Producing reports for SLT
Data collection and quality assurance
Census and statutory returns
Supporting examination and curriculum data
Maintaining accurate pupil records
Resolving data discrepancies
Supporting colleagues with data systems


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