Job Title: MIS Implementation and Success Manager
Location: This is a National role, with hybrid working and regular travel to our academies
Join us in Opening Minds, Opening Doors!
Are you ready to step into a rewarding role within one of our dynamic national teams? Whether your expertise lies in Finance, Estates, IT, Operations, or People, we believe in harnessing innovation and collaboration to drive excellence across our trust. We are excited to welcome passionate professionals who want to make a meaningful impact.
Our national teams play a vital role in supporting academies across England. You’ll join a dedicated network that helps shape the educational experience of thousands of children - because their success is at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for an experienced MIS Implementation and Success leader to drive a significant digital transformation programme across our Trust, with the introduction of a new MIS system across our 37 academies. This is a role for someone who thrives on complexity, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering meaningful, organisation-wide change. They will need to have a strong technical understanding and a focus on people, process and long-term impact.
Key responsibilities:
*Lead the full lifecycle of the MIS programme across all academies.
*Management and maintenance of the integrated MIS programme plan incorporating all workstreams, dependencies and milestones.
*Act as the primary Trust contact for the appointed MIS provider.
*Manage delivery performance against contractual commitments and agreed service levels.
*Oversee extraction, cleansing, migration and validation of data from SIMS to the new MIS.
Pay range:
SCP 40-45 (£51,356 - £56,821)
37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Fixed Term for 18 months
Qualifications and Skills:
*Degree level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
*Understanding of school MIS systems and statutory reporting requirements.
*Experience of migrating MIS in large, national and multi-phased academy trusts
*Recognised project or programme management qualification desirable.
What are we about?
Join a trust that is going places!
At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ’Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.
We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and national - providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Our achievements are recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, and also the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024. E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour, a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.
With 38 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.
Benefits:
Financial and Lifestyle
We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.
Professional Growth and Development
We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.
Culture and Wellbeing
Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.
Please look at our ’Work for Us’ page and Recruitment Pack for more information.
How to apply:
Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.
E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.