Group Applications Manager

Group Applications Manager

Salary: £48,000 to £55,000

Contractual hours: 37.5

Basis: Full Time

Location: Hybrid, with regular travel to Peterborough office to be agreed.

The Role

As the Group Applications Manager, you will oversee a portfolio including most of our administrative and educational software, ensuring their operational excellence, security, and alignment of software delivery strategies with business objectives. You will have the unique opportunity to drive digital transformation and influence enterprise application strategy, including exploring new solutions and supporting our schools to pilot new tools with high potential.

You will manage relationships with key suppliers, ensuring that contracts deliver against agreed KPIs whilst working with business owners to identify best practice and value from the software we utilise. Working alongside colleagues in Data, Educational Technology, Assessment & Curriculum and IT, you will play a pivotal role in the implementation of new software as well as managing our Digital Marketplace which is a one-stop shop for our schools to easily identify software we recommend.

About You

To succeed in this role, you must have:

• Strong understanding of the edtech software market, the data held in such systems, with a proven track record in onboarding and implementing such systems.
• Practical working knowledge of the tools within the Microsoft 365 stack, including how to effectively utilise these tools to enhance productivity, collaboration, and communication across the organisation.
• In-depth knowledge of cyber and information security principles, ensuring compliance with data protection laws and security standards.
• Proven ability to successfully manage relationships with key suppliers and third-party vendors.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible language for non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and resources effectively, ensuring value for money.
• Experience in working with diverse teams, fostering positive relationships, and ensuring smooth coordination between different stakeholder groups.

Desirable:

• Experience in a customer success/delivery role within an edtech company/environment.
• Understanding of the type of software solutions that schools need and use.
• Experience working in education or with young people

Rewards and Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• 26 days holiday
• Occupational sick pay, protecting you and your family.
• Competitive maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits.
• Group Life Insurance Scheme
• Westfield Health cash plan and Extensive range of employee benefits for eligible staff
• Continuous Professional Development options that will be tailored to your needs.
• A supportive team across the country.
• We are open to requests for flexible or part-time working; and we encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.
• Hybrid working

Further information:

Closing date: 12th June 2025 at Midnight

Interviews: 18th – 25th June 2025