MIS and Data Systems Manager in Horsham

Based in Horsham, Christ’s Hospital is a unique co‑educational boarding school and charitable foundation that provides first‑class education to around 900 children from all backgrounds, supported by over 500 members of staff. We are looking for someone to lead on the administration of our Schools Management information system, providing the optimum level of support to the Senior Academic Team and other users.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be an organised, detail‑oriented and proactive professional with a passion for data quality and a commitment to delivering excellent service to colleagues across the School. They will be comfortable working independently whilst building strong relationships with academic, pastoral and operational teams, using their expertise to ensure that information systems support effective decision‑making and exceptional outcomes for pupils. They will have experience working with school management information systems, ideally iSAMs, and will be confident managing complex datasets, producing meaningful reports and supporting users with varying levels of technical expertise. Experience of iSAMs Central, OpenApply and My School Portal would be highly advantageous, although candidates with strong MIS experience and a willingness to develop their expertise in these areas are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will combine strong analytical skills with excellent communication and stakeholder‑management abilities. They will be committed to maintaining the highest standards of data integrity, confidentiality and compliance, whilst actively seeking opportunities to improve systems, streamline processes and enhance the use of data across the School. Above all, they will be a collaborative and solutions‑focused colleague who enjoys helping others, embraces continuous improvement and takes pride in ensuring that the School's information systems are reliable, effective and fit for the future.

Benefits

This is a permanent, full‑time (35 hours per week), year‑round position. Benefits include 31 days' holiday (includes all public holidays), a stakeholder pension scheme for eligible staff, free on‑site parking, use of the Employee Assistance Programme and Aviva Digicare+ Scheme (including 24-hour online GP appointments), free lunch during term‑time and discounted membership of the on‑site Sports Centre.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well‑being and education of the pupils. Applicants should evidence in their personal statement how they meet the requirements of the role and person specification. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Application Process

For further information and to download an application form, please visit the vacancies page on the School website. Please note that CVs cannot be accepted without a completed application form. Completed applications should be sent to recruitment@christs-hospital.org.uk. Applications will be received by 9.00am on 28th July 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be identified.

Safeguarding

Christ’s Hospital is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced disclosure application with the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service). More details on the disclosure process can be found on www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.