Operations Lead – IT and Data
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 24 Rhagfyr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 23 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Bakewell, Not recorded, DE45 1GT |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | cbc80e43-2c97-410f-8408-f8b5b6b22b11 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will:
• Provide strategic and operational support and guidance across the Trust.
• Demonstrate the ability to support, challenge, and work in coproduction with senior colleagues and executive teams on all aspects of ICT and Data.
• Have experience of effectively managing a complex and varied workload.
• Be results-oriented, motivated by goals and be driven to achieve those goals.
• Display excellent leadership interpersonal skills when dealing with a range of stakeholders with empathy and purpose.
What the school offers its staff
In return, DDAT will offer you:
• An opportunity to work as part of a supportive team and empower you to further develop the Trust.
• A competitive salary and LGPS pension contributions. Opportunity for Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs).
• Ongoing high quality professional development opportunities.
• A generous annual leave entitlement
• Hybrid working with the opportunity to work from the office in Bakewell, home and the DDAT schools across the Trust.
• Benefits including but not limited to; Free onsite parking at Bakewell Head Office, Cycle to Work Scheme, free eye tests and a contribution towards a pair of glasses for employees using VDU’s, Employee Assistance Programme & an opportunity to work flexibly.
Further details about the role
Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT) are recruiting an experienced Operations Lead (IT and Data) who will bring further enthusiasm and drive to the leadership of the Trust’s Operations function.
We are excited to be advertising this new role to work as an integral part of our Central Team. Building on the introduction of new Trust wide systems and MIS, we see this postholder making a significant contribution to the next stage of the Trust’s development and growth as well as ensuring compliance and cybersecurity.
DDAT is a Multi Academy Trust that oversees and supports 33 schools across Derbyshire and Derby City. Established in 2014 by the Diocese of Derby, DDAT is committed to providing high quality education for all children in their academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles.
To apply, please use our online platform: https://derbydiocesanacademytrust.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-DDAT-0010
We will only accept applications made via the DDAT application form linked above. Please note that we will not consider CVs as part of the shortlisting.
If you have any questions about this post, please contact the HR team via email athr@ddat.org.uk. For more detailed discussions, a call with the CEO can be facilitated.
Please note that all candidates must have a right to work in the UK in order to be able to work at our Trust. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for international job applicants.
Closing date: Sunday 25thJanuary 2026 at midnight
Interview date: February 2026 (date to be confirmed)
DDAT welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.
DDAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, online checks, pre-employment and Disclosure Barring Service checks. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
Commitment to safeguarding
DDAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, online checks, pre-employment and Disclosure Barring Service checks. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.
The successful candidate will:
• Provide strategic and operational support and guidance across the Trust.
• Demonstrate the ability to support, challenge, and work in coproduction with senior colleagues and executive teams on all aspects of ICT and Data.
• Have experience of effectively managing a complex and varied workload.
• Be results-oriented, motivated by goals and be driven to achieve those goals.
• Display excellent leadership interpersonal skills when dealing with a range of stakeholders with empathy and purpose.
What the school offers its staff
In return, DDAT will offer you:
• An opportunity to work as part of a supportive team and empower you to further develop the Trust.
• A competitive salary and LGPS pension contributions. Opportunity for Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs).
• Ongoing high quality professional development opportunities.
• A generous annual leave entitlement
• Hybrid working with the opportunity to work from the office in Bakewell, home and the DDAT schools across the Trust.
• Benefits including but not limited to; Free onsite parking at Bakewell Head Office, Cycle to Work Scheme, free eye tests and a contribution towards a pair of glasses for employees using VDU’s, Employee Assistance Programme & an opportunity to work flexibly.
Further details about the role
Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT) are recruiting an experienced Operations Lead (IT and Data) who will bring further enthusiasm and drive to the leadership of the Trust’s Operations function.
We are excited to be advertising this new role to work as an integral part of our Central Team. Building on the introduction of new Trust wide systems and MIS, we see this postholder making a significant contribution to the next stage of the Trust’s development and growth as well as ensuring compliance and cybersecurity.
DDAT is a Multi Academy Trust that oversees and supports 33 schools across Derbyshire and Derby City. Established in 2014 by the Diocese of Derby, DDAT is committed to providing high quality education for all children in their academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles.
To apply, please use our online platform: https://derbydiocesanacademytrust.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-DDAT-0010
We will only accept applications made via the DDAT application form linked above. Please note that we will not consider CVs as part of the shortlisting.
If you have any questions about this post, please contact the HR team via email athr@ddat.org.uk. For more detailed discussions, a call with the CEO can be facilitated.
Please note that all candidates must have a right to work in the UK in order to be able to work at our Trust. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for international job applicants.
Closing date: Sunday 25thJanuary 2026 at midnight
Interview date: February 2026 (date to be confirmed)
DDAT welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.
DDAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, online checks, pre-employment and Disclosure Barring Service checks. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
Commitment to safeguarding
DDAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, online checks, pre-employment and Disclosure Barring Service checks. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.