At Arbor, we're on a mission to transform the way schools work for the better.
We believe in a future of work in schools where being challenged doesn't mean being burnt out and overworked. Where data guides progress without overwhelming staff. And where everyone working in a school is reminded why they got into education every day.
Our MIS and school management tools are already making a difference in over 12,000 schools and trusts. Giving time and power back to staff, turning data into explicit, actionable insights, and supporting happier working days.
At the heart of our brand is a recognition that the challenges schools face today aren't just about efficiency, outputs and productivity - but about creating happier working lives for the people who drive education everyday: the staff. We want to make schools more joyful places to work, as well as learn.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced and collaborative Migration Operations Manager to join our Engineering team and lead the team responsible for the operational health of the migration journey for Arbor products, primarily Arbor MIS, alongside other products such as Arbor Finance. The remit and focus of the role is to line-manage and develop a team of Migration Operations Engineers, ensure smooth day to day operations, and drive lasting improvements across the migration pipeline. You will work closely with Onboarding, Support, and the Migration Product, and Platform teams to ensure migrations are executed at scale with high quality.. It's a broad and exciting role, so we're looking for someone up for a challenge - if you're an effective leader and a good communicator, this is the role for you.
Core responsibilities
People Management & Leadership
Line-manage and support the development of Migration Operations Engineers, including conducting 1:1s, performance reviews, and fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture
Recruit, onboard, and retain strong oper