Data and Examinations Manager

Location

Sheffield Springs Academy (Cluster includes Barnsley Academy, Fir Vale Academy, Sheffield Park Academy and Sheffield Springs Academy)

Salary: £36,400 – £53,040 plus a £5,446 TLR allowance and a £2,000 Golden Hello payment. (Full Time Equivalent: £24,978 – £33,882 gross per annum pro rata)

Full‑time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week, 52‑week contract.

As soon as possible.

This is an office‑based role with occasional hybrid arrangement. You will manage and oversee Human Resources across the Yorkshire Cluster of United Learning, lead and develop a team, coach academy principals and senior leaders, and work closely with the Executive Business Manager.

• An experienced line manager with excellent communication and team building skills who enjoys nurturing talent and guiding a team to reach its full potential
• A reliable, highly motivated and self‑driven professional with the drive to spot challenges early and take ownership in shaping well‑considered solutions
• The ability and confidence to coach and mentor managers, building their confidence and supporting them to take ownership of HR processes
• A professional with validated HR management experience, excellent knowledge of best practice and a strong understanding of Employment Law
• Experience of managing HR in a multi‑establishment organisation or relatable experience would be beneficial but not essential
• The ability to deliver clear, accessible HR training to managers, building their knowledge and strengthening consistency across the academies
• Report writing and presenting to a variety of audiences
• Highly competent in IT and written communication, with the capability to create well‑structured, precise correspondence and reports
• Familiarity with the importance of a compliant Single Central Record is an advantage however, full guidance and training will be available for the right candidate
• Ability to effectively contribute to the review and development of policies and procedures
• You must have strong organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, high standards and the ability to manage conflicting demands
• Ability to adapt to changing and diverse workload with autonomy and resilience
• Demonstrate a positive, proactive and professional approach at all times

• Highly competitive pay above national average.
• 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays per annum.
• An additional day’s paid leave awarded per annum (in addition to annual leave).
• Excellent facilities and resources.
• Access to an outstanding professional development programme.
• A respectful working environment.
• Supportive, friendly colleagues who are committed to each other’s professional development.
• A chance to become part of United Learning, one of the largest groups of academies in the country who thrive on ‘continuous improvement’
• Opportunities to work collaboratively and regularly network with colleagues in each academy across the Cluster and United Learning.
• Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought‑after pension scheme with high employer contributions.
• Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy.
• A fantastic employee benefits platform which includes a Health Cash Plan.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• We encourage open and regular conversations about work‑life balance.

To apply , please click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top of the advert on our website using the following link to our vacancies page:
Sheffield Park Academy Vacancies and complete our online application form. Please note that CVs are not accepted.
The closing date for this post is midnight on the 08 March 2026. Interviews will take place soon after.

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, Right to Work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.