IndirizzoData and Communications Systems Officer – Rome – €50,000
Imagine..
Being an accomplished and innovative Data Manager utilising your skills in analysis and insight, with elements of managing change, 3 rd parties and various software systems
But..
Working 30mins from Central Rome, the beach or the great lakes on the train. 1.5hrs to the ski slopes. Excellent transport links with extremely cheap travel and around 7 weeks leave in which to enjoy. Close to airports and of course the fantastic Italian cuisine and weather!
Imagine working in a..
Community school with various staff and school events to participate in, free catering, very supportive onboarding and assistance in settling into the region including language tuition, relocation expenses, a permanent contract where you can apply for EU citizenship in 10 years, great cost of living compared to UK and access to all sports facilities.
Due to planned retirement this key MIS manager role has become available and ideally will handover somewhere between April and June. You’ll manage all aspects of the education Management Information System, currently SIMS, and be able to manage the change to a new system within the year, likely iSAMS. Additionally you will aid communication across the whole school staff cohort and parent community through the effective use of MIS systems. You will have a passion for driving usage, working with SLT and all staff to maximise engagement
You’ll also be keen to implement Power BI, and experience of MySchoolPortal would be highly advantageous. You are capable of training, and auditing other software systems, to ensure efficiency and consolidation.
For non-EU citizens, a degree would be required, former teachers could be considered with a clear career pivot into Data and systems.
If you are interested in applying, discussing the role or moving to Rome, please contact William Townsend at ESP, who is managing the recruitment on behalf of the St George’s British International School, as soon as possible. His number is and his email is
Ideally we are looking to shortlist around the 16 th February, with a prospective interview date during the w/b 26 th February, so get in touch asap
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
St George’s British International School is committed to safeguarding and to promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults. Every member of staff employed at St George’s has a responsibility to safeguard. St George’s endeavours to provide a safe and welcoming environment where all staff and learners are respected and valued.
St George’s is an equal opportunities employer and is fully committed to a policy of treating all its employees and job applicants equally. Discrimination will not be made on the grounds of age, race, religion, disability, marital status, gender, re-assigned gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other basis.
Job summary
Sector:
Data
Location:
€50k plus generous benefits and better cost of living
Do you enjoy customer contact and have a good grasp of Data (EG Excel or Google Sheets) or the challenges schools face, especially relating to Data, IT and MIS?
Do you get a buzz from solving issues remotely and value learning from your team members?
How about being trained in a rapidly growing MIS to broaden your understanding of Information Systems?
Then our Accredited SIMS, Bromcom and Arbor support unit with a growing client base, particularly in MAT’s, is looking for their next valued team member.
An outstanding High School with a fascinating history and unique offering for both day pupils and boarders, needs an experienced accountant to manage the day to day running and proper control of the accountancy function.
You could enjoy 66% Fees Remission, Pension, Free lunches during term time, ample Parking, Staff discounts, enhanced maternity/paternity and the freedom to take holidays in term time
You’ll be working with the Business Director (SBL, SBM or COO equivalent) and managing a team of 2 finance admins and 3 school office admins
All the usual financial management tasks including help in prep of budgets, providing controls and information to managers, development of finance systems and management of school office administration.
Due to the success of the strong growth strategy, a challenging but rewarding role in a leading UK school services company, has been created. With great career potential for an aspiring Auditor and a salary and package to match.
You’ll be working with some very experienced ex-Practice audit specialists; you will be supported in achieving your full professional qualification and there is a clear career path in such a large and growing company.
You will have a background in finance or accountancy with internal audit experience, ideally via practice, or by working in or for Education establishments in the Academy or MAT (Multi academy trust) sector.
You will be keen to progress your qualifications, already part qualified, the ideal candidate will want to continue to fully qualified AAT, ACCA, ACA and potentially embark upon your CIMA or CIPFA. This will all be supported both financially and with time allotted.
I don’t know how many staff Will has hired for us this year, but they have all been excellent as have Will and his team.
Tom Welch, Managing Director
Turn IT On
Will Townsend at ESP is excellent at sourcing candidates in very specialist areas, which we may otherwise not have found. He is open and honest, service oriented and prompt in any correspondence – I recommend Will and ESP wholeheartedly.
2023
Your contractor has been a fantastic support to the IT department over the past weeks, and we can highlyrecommend him for any future contracts you arrange on his behalf.
Business Manager
2023
You have been an amazing help, and I can’t thank you enough!
The Coopers’ Company and Coburn School
2021
Thank you for all of your assistance with this vacancy, it was a positive experience for us and we are grateful for your professional support throughout.
Leathersellers Federation of Schools
2021
I have known William for many years. He was my first call when I began looking for a new job and matched me up with a great employer within a few weeks. He stayed in touch throughout the recruitment process and followed up after I began my new job to see how I was settling in. If you work in this area of education and are looking to recruit or move on from your current job this is the place to start.
Mark Blackwood Senior MIS Consultant
2021
William is both friendly and professional. Always prepared to listen and advise but never pushy. He found me a job doing what I have always wanted to do. Thank you!
Lesley – MIS and SIMS Consultant
2021
Thank you for your help with this, you certainly do have some contacts and always find someone for us.
2021
I am delighted with the service that ESP have provided, in particular Nick Sion, who has worked hard to secure me a position at a brilliant school in London.
He has kept in touch with me at all stages of the recruitment process and has been extremely helpful to me.
Many thanks Nick!
Justin
iSAMS Reporting Manager
Justin
2019
I was contacted by ESP regarding a potential contract, and from the first phone call over a year ago, to our continued communications they have always been courteous, professional and informative. Nick who is one of the Senior Consultants was especially helpful when organising my CV, paperwork and interviews before I started. He has also negotiated a number of extensions to my contract including a pay rise on my latest renewal.
Will, Marysia, Lewis and the whole team have also been very helpful when dealing with any queries I have had and they always go out of their way to ensure that I am always paid on time.
I would definitely recommend ESP to any contractors as they go the extra mile to make sure everything is in place, before and during the time you work for them.
Mark
2019
Nick has been amazing and has supported me whilst I was looking for my next career move. He was always available if i had any questions or queries and went above and beyond when I was going through the hiring process with my new role. Nothing was ever too much trouble and I would not be in this role I am in today without his persistence and expertise.
Luke Byrne
2019
just wanted to drop you an email to comment on the excellent service I have received from Steve. From the very beginning of the recruitment process, Steve has been professional, helpful, very responsive in communications. Ive been especially impressed by the updates I have been sent about the progress with the application without me having to chase once! Its a pleasure nowadays as this sort of service is quite rare and I feel its important to be acknowledged. Regardless of the outcome of my upcoming interview, I have been very happy to deal with ESP.
Candidate in recruitment process
2019
Steve Simms has been fantastic through the whole process, he has made what can be a stressful process into something that has been easy and relaxed. Steve took all my questions and concerns and provided me with honest and quick answers. He was always contactable and made me feel comfortable throughout.I thank Steve Simms and esp-recruit for landing me my dream job. ?
Succesfully placed candidate
ESP is my first port of call for any new positions I need filling or new positions for myself.
Lee Dowling, IT Manager
Edge Grove School
I would personally recommend Nick and ESP to any employer or job seeker in the education sector.
Cognita Schools
Will has done me proud whenever I’ve needed him over the years and I have recommended ESP to many friends and colleagues, whether they were hiring or looking to be hired. He clearly puts effort into matching people and roles, rather than just shoe-horning unsuitable people in.
Lee Dowling, IT Manager
Edge Grove School
ESP’s thorough and professional approach to recruitment is a refreshing change, compared to other agencies who send unqualified candidates that do not meet our requirements. The standard and consistency is always good and, linked with the level of communication and understanding of our particular requirements, is most welcome.
Mark Nelson, Head of Service Delivery
Gaia Technologies Plc
ESP make it easy and find the right people, fast!
Prad Samtani, Director of IT
Throughout the four years I have worked with ESP, they have provided me with interesting and challenging IT contracts in schools. They are the best.
I have worked for ESP for six years as an independent SIMS consultant. They are very helpful, a pleasure to deal with and they really specialise in SIMS which is great for me.
Nick has an excellent understanding of the independent schools sector as well as the applications used within schools, specifically academic MIS offerings such as SIMS and iSAMS. His cognizance of the schools’ job market is exceptional and I have always found him to be dedicated and hard working.
Cognita Schools
ESP are excellent at recruiting candidates in very specialist areas, which we would otherwise not have found. Hard working, meticulous and prompt in any correspondence – I recommend them wholeheartedly.
Principal, Abbey College Manchester
I don’t know how many staff Will has hired for us this year, but they have all been excellent as have Will and his team.
Tom Welch, Managing Director
Turn IT On
Will Townsend at ESP is excellent at sourcing candidates in very specialist areas, which we may otherwise not have found. He is open and honest, service oriented and prompt in any correspondence – I recommend Will and ESP wholeheartedly.
