Job Details
Please note the employer for this position is The QUEST Trust, not Wigan Council
University Collegiate School, Bolton
Deane Road
Bolton
BL3 5AG
Salary: QUEST H £33,077 - £37,416 per annum. £20.02 - £22.65 per hour
37 hours per week, term time (38 weeks +5 days) working 39 weeks per year
Required for as soon as possible.
If you have what it takes to make a difference, then the children of QUEST need YOU!
Who Should Apply?
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented data professional who is excited about using data to drive school improvement and enhance decision-making across a growing Multi-Academy Trust.
This role is ideal for:
Experienced data leaders looking for a trust-wide role, combining operational data management with strategic development.
Skilled data professionals ready to step up into a leadership role, with support to grow into trust-wide strategy and decision-making.
Professionals from corporate, public sector, or charity backgrounds looking to transition into education with structured support and mentoring.
What Makes This Opportunity Unique?
This is a unique opportunity to build and shape a trust-wide data culture, ensuring that every school leader, teacher, and student benefits from high-quality insights. With a balance of operational setup and strategic leadership, this role offers autonomy, flexibility, and the chance to make a lasting impact in education.
•Step into a leadership role with long-term progression, supported by mentoring, CPD, and structured professional development.
•A role that evolves from operational setup to strategic leadership, giving you the opportunity to shape trust-wide data systems.
•A collaborative and innovative culture, where your expertise will directly contribute to improving student outcomes.
•If you have strong data skills from corporate, public sector, or charity backgrounds, we will provide training and mentoring to help you transition successfully into the education sector.
What We Offer
At QUEST, we are committed to supporting, developing, and empowering our staff. As Head of Data Driven Improvement, you will benefit from:
•Supportive and engaging school and trust leaders.
•Opportunities for career development
•Mentoring, CPD, and leadership training to develop your expertise.
•Exposure to multi-academy trust leadership, working with senior executives and governance teams.
A Culture That Values Data & Innovation
•The opportunity to shape and lead trust-wide data strategy, making a real impact in education.
•A supportive and forward-thinking environment that values data as a key driver of improvement.
•Cross-departmental collaboration, working alongside Finance, HR, Estates, and ICT teams.
Competitive Benefits
•Generous pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension or Local Government Pension Scheme).
•Employee well-being programmes, including confidential mental health support.
•Additional wellness day - We care about your wellbeing and provide an extra day dedicated to your mental health and work-life balance
•Family-friendly policies.
We would like to hear from data professionals with a genuine commitment to improving the life chances of the children.
Give us a call even if you're just a tiny bit interested - it really is as exciting as it sounds!
For an informal discussion, please contact Marc Doyle (CEO) on 07748458006 – leave a message and I promise I will get back to you!
Please return applications to apply@quest-trust.org.uk
Interview date: To be Confirmed
This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus Child and Adult barred list check.
The employer is committed to safeguarding
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