Purpose of the Role This role exists to launch and grow Dataspire ONE - our managed digital maturity and assurance service for UK schools and Multi‑Academy Trusts - into a market that genuinely needs it. You will work directly with the CEO and senior trust leaders to: Generate qualified opportunities and run the full sales cycle Present Dataspire ONE credibly to MAT CEOs, CFOs and school SLTs Personally deliver the first cohort of reference customers Build the commercial and delivery team behind you as the service scales This is not a maintenance role. You are launching something new and will be accountable for whether it succeeds. Role Overview We are looking for a senior commercial leader with deep credibility in the UK education sector, someone who has either worked inside schools or trusts at a senior level, or sold strategic services into them, or both. You will own the launch of Dataspire ONE end‑to‑end. In the first six months, that means personally selling and shaping the proposition. Beyond that, it means building and leading the team that takes Dataspire ONE to scale. The role combines: Commercial leadership and revenue accountability Senior stakeholder engagement at MAT and school level Strategic shaping of the Dataspire ONE proposition Team building and leadership as the service grows Role Responsibilities 1. Pipeline Generation
Head of Education Strategy & Sales employer: Dataspire Solutions
At Dataspire Solutions, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With a structured development framework, hybrid working options, and a commitment to mental health, our Manchester-based team thrives in an environment where innovative IT solutions directly impact education. Join us to make a meaningful difference while enjoying generous benefits like 32 days of holiday and opportunities for career advancement.
