Group Applications Manager
Posted 11 hours 55 minutes ago by United Learning
Group Applications Manager
Job reference: REQ003261
Salary: £48,000 -£55,000 per annum
Contractual hours: 37.5
Basis: Full Time
Location: Hybrid, with regular travel to Peterborough office to be agreed.
Closing date: 12 June 2025 at Midnight.
Interviews: June 2025.
United Learning is a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England.
Central Office staff work closely with schools, offering a wealth of expertise to underpin schools' own knowledge. Our specialist departments, including HR, finance, technology, strategy and performance, estates, and marketing, work alongside dedicated school improvement teams. By joining us, you will provide ongoing support to schools, ultimately improving the outcomes of our pupils.
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.
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
For a confidential discussion about this role or the process, please contact: Anna Cannizzaro
If you are applying internally, please apply via your ESS account (Internal Vacancies page). You will be required to submit a personal statement with a summary of your experience that make you suitable for this role. There is a character limit of 4000-character limit (roughly one and a half to two sides of A4).