Salary: in the region of £60-70,000 commensurate with experience
IT, Data & Transformation Manager
Location: Godolphin School
Date posted: 12/03/2026
Godolphin was founded 300 years ago. It joined United Learning in May 2024 and became a co-educational senior school in September 2025. Chafyn Grove School was founded 146 years ago and joined United Learning in May 2025. Both schools have strong reputations serving generations of local families whilst providing boarding facilities for pupils from both the UK and overseas. As one school, Chafyn-Godolphin School will provide an excellent education for children from three years old in nursery up to the age of 18. From September 2026, the school will be fully merged as Chafyn-Godolphin School operating across the current Chafyn and Godolphin sites. United Learning is a large and growing group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is now a diverse nationwide group of over 95 state and 14 independent schools, each with its own unique character and ethos. While the founding independent school group is now smaller than the academies side, the Group is very much a partnership of equals and the fundamental aims are the same – beginning with excellence in education for children and young people. As part of United Learning, Chafyn-Godolphin can offer more to staff, pupils and the wider community than it could provide as a standalone school. With common ‘back office’ systems for finance, HR and management information as well as central procurement, specialist estate management and HR support, United Learning offers efficiency and effectiveness while also adding significant value in supporting schools and helping them to accelerate progress. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check. We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.
Job details
Salary: Competitive
Contractual hours: 37.5
Basis: Full Time
Region: Salisbury
Date posted: 12/03/2026
Job reference: REQ004888
Attachments: IT Data and Transformation Manager Candidate Pack.pdf
Job description
We are seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking IT, Data and Transformation Manager, for a fixed term period of up to one year, to lead the strategic development of technology across Godolphin. This key role will drive digital innovation, strengthen cyber‑security and data protection, and ensure our systems, platforms and processes effectively support both educational excellence and operational efficiency.
As the school’s lead on IT, data and digital transformation, you will oversee the management of IT systems and infrastructure, manage high‑impact technology projects, champion a data‑driven culture, and work closely with United Learning to embed best practice. You will act as the Data Protection Lead and Data Manager, play a central role in safeguarding the integrity, security and intelligent use of data, and take responsibility for IT procurement—ensuring effective supplier management, value for money, and high‑quality technology solutions. You will also lead our IT Team to deliver a responsive, customer‑focused service.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, solutions‑focused professional who thrives on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. If you have excellent leadership and communication skills and a passion for using technology to empower people and enhance outcomes, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Responsibilities
* Lead the strategic development of technology across Godolphin
* Drive digital innovation and embed best practices in IT, data and transformation
* Strengthen cyber‑security and data protection
* Ensure systems, platforms and processes support educational excellence and operational efficiency
* Oversee IT systems and infrastructure and manage high‑impact technology projects
* Champion a data‑driven culture and work with United Learning to embed best practice
* Act as Data Protection Lead and Data Manager; safeguard data integrity and security
* Take responsibility for IT procurement, supplier management and value for money
* Lead the IT team to deliver a responsive, customer‑focused service
Qualifications and attributes
* Experience as an IT, data and transformation leader or equivalent
* Strategic, solutions‑focused mindset with strong leadership and communication skills
* Ability to collaborate across multiple stakeholders and organizations
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