Outcomes First Group

About the Company

At Outcomes First Group we believe every child has the ability to thrive when given access to a learning environment designed for their success. We exist to provide, champion, and develop an exceptional education that is research-led and tailored around the abilities and aspirations of the individual. A commitment that shapes tomorrow’s leaders, cultivates a lifelong love of learning and equips young minds to craft their own bright futures.

At the heart of our philosophy lies a unique blend of tradition and innovation. We champion smaller class sizes, personalised learning plans, and a curriculum that prepares students for success both in and beyond the classroom—evidenced in a 97% success rate in guiding our leavers into education, employment, or training.

As the largest and most accomplished organisation in our sector, we have the capability to invest in forward-thinking initiatives and resources that are based on the needs of the individual pupil, rather than the collective. This investment proves to create consistent and measurable results for our pupils and teams.

Guided by a deeply rooted, value-led ethos, we work as one to support each pupil, not just for their academic success, but to nurture their wellbeing and personal growth. It’s this dedication to the whole person that creates the strength and confidence in our pupils to recognise, embrace, and celebrate their unique potential and seize life’s opportunities.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Outcomes First Group

Job Title

AI Product Manager

Job Description

Job Title: AI Product Manager Role Summary: Lead the strategy, development, and deployment of AI-driven solutions across a large educational organization, ensuring alignment with business objectives, data governance, and ethical standards while driving enterprise-wide adoption. Expactations: - Own the AI adoption roadmap and deliver measurable value to stakeholders. - Translate educational and business needs into clear technical specifications. - Manage vendor relationships and oversee end‑to‑end AI implementation projects. - Define and monitor KPIs, reporting performance and impact. Key Responsibilities: - Assess business processes and identify AI opportunities to improve decision‑making, efficiency, and cost‑effectiveness. - Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather, analyze, and prioritize AI use cases. - Translate requirements into technical and functional specifications for AI solutions. - Define KPIs and success metrics; monitor and report on AI initiative performance. - Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, safeguarding, and AI ethics. - Manage relationships with third‑party AI solution providers and technology partners. - Lead AI implementation projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards. - Stay current on emerging AI technologies and evaluate their relevance to the organization. Required Skills: - Minimum 5 years of product management or technology strategy experience. - Proven track record delivering AI rollouts and driving adoption in enterprise or education settings. - Strong understanding of AI technologies and product management principles. - Experience managing cross‑functional projects and external vendors. - Excellent communication, stakeholder management, analytical, and problem‑solving skills. - Knowledge of UK GDPR, safeguarding, data governance, and AI ethics. - Technical familiarity with Microsoft Copilot and Azure AI services (Azure OpenAI, data, security, governance controls). Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field (preferred). - Certifications in product management (e.g., Certified Scrum Product Owner, Pragmatic Marketing) or AI/ML product roles (preferred).

Manchester, United kingdom

On site

Mid level

12-01-2026

Company Name

Outcomes First Group

Job Title

Student Support Mentor

Job Description

**Job Title** Student Support Mentor **Role Summary** Provide compassionate, individualized support to pupils aged 8‑18 with social, emotional, mental health (SEMH), autism spectrum (ASD) or attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) needs. Foster trusting relationships, promote academic engagement, and build confidence and independence within a therapeutic, structured learning environment. **Expectations** - Minimum GCSE grade C (or equivalent) in English and Maths. - Prior experience working with children in education, care, or support settings is highly desirable. - Enthusiastic, resilient, and capable of adapting to diverse environments and activities. - Commitment to safeguarding, well‑being, and inclusive practice. **Key Responsibilities** - Establish positive, trusting links with pupils, supporting their academic, social, and emotional development. - Deliver targeted support in and out of the classroom, enabling full participation in learning. - Work closely with students showing SEMH, ASD, and ADHD, tailoring strategies to meet individual needs. - Encourage independence, confidence, and positive behaviour within a safe, structured setting. - Assist pupils in accessing a personalised curriculum that aligns with their strengths and developmental requirements. - Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to uphold consistent, high‑quality care. **Required Skills** - Strong communication and empathetic listening. - Ability to build rapport and maintain appropriate boundaries. - Flexibility, adaptability, and resilience in dynamic settings. - Behaviour management and positive reinforcement techniques. - Team‑working and collaborative planning. - Basic understanding of SEN, RAD, and safeguarding procedures. **Required Education & Certifications** - GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths, grade C/4 or above. - Relevant experience working with children in an educational, care, or support context. - Any additional training in child development, mentoring, or safeguarding is an asset.

Oakham, United kingdom

On site

28-01-2026

Company Name

Outcomes First Group

Job Title

Infrastructure Engineer

Job Description

**Job Title:** Infrastructure Engineer **Role Summary:** Responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and reliability of on‑premises and cloud infrastructure across a multi‑site education organization. Works with Microsoft 365, Azure, Active Directory, server and network services to ensure high availability, security, and continuous improvement while providing third‑line technical support and participating in project deliveries. **Expectations:** - 3–5 years of 3rd‑line infrastructure experience in a support desk or MSP environment. - Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve escalated incidents promptly. - Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills; capable of mentoring peers. - Independent work style with adherence to ITIL processes and governance. - Willingness to travel to UK sites as required. **Key Responsibilities:** - Support, maintain, and enhance Windows Server (2016‑2025) and Windows 10/11 environments. - Manage Active Directory, Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Purview), Entra ID/Intune, and Azure services. - Administer Hyper‑V virtualization and monitor server health. - Oversee network infrastructure (Meraki, Ubiquiti, WAN/LAN, VLAN, routing, switching, IP addressing) and firewalls. - Lead tenant consolidation and cross‑tenant configuration for Microsoft 365. - Coordinate with suppliers, resellers, and service providers. - Document designs, processes, and troubleshooting procedures. - Collaborate with Information Security to implement cyber‑security improvements. - Participate in change management, governance, and project work (acquisitions, technology upgrades). - Provide mentorship and knowledge‑sharing within the IT team. **Required Skills:** - Windows Server 2016‑2025 administration. - Active Directory and Microsoft 365 suite management (Exchange, SharePoint, Purview). - Entra ID/Intune support. - Enterprise firewall and network management (LAN/WAN, VLAN, routing, switching, IP). - Virtualisation (Hyper‑V) concepts. - Strong ITIL knowledge and best‑practice application. - Analytical, troubleshooting, prioritisation, and problem‑solving abilities. - Excellent written and verbal communication, customer service, and organisational skills. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Relevant professional IT certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, MCSA, CCNA) **or** a degree in Computer Science/IT (or equivalent experience). - Working towards or holding additional certifications is advantageous.

Bolton, United kingdom

Hybrid

23-02-2026

Company Name

Outcomes First Group

Job Title

Cyber Security Manager

Job Description

**Job title:** Cyber Security Manager **Role Summary:** Lead and manage a small, high-impact Security Operations (SOC) team and partner with external SOC/MDR providers to deliver 24 × 7 cyber threat detection, response, and continuous improvement for a large education and care organization. **Expectations:** Deliver robust incident response, threat hunting and vulnerability management; maintain KPIs and SLAs; enhance security processes through automation and AI; communicate risk and mitigation strategies to senior stakeholders. **Key Responsibilities:** - Lead, mentor and evaluate a SOC team, driving performance, KPIs and SLA attainment. - Coordinate with third‑party SOC/MDR partners to ensure continuous coverage and operational efficiency. - Own and refine the organisation’s incident response framework, playbooks, and conduct tabletop exercises. - Conduct proactive threat hunting and analysis using EDR/XDR, SIEM and threat intelligence feeds. - Manage vulnerability management programme and work with engineering teams to remediate findings. - Produce and present security metrics and risk reports to executive stakeholders. - Drive process optimisation, automation and AI adoption within security operations. **Required Skills:** - Proven experience as SOC Lead, Security Operations Manager or Cyber Security Manager. - Experience managing third‑party SOC/MDR services and designing KPIs/SLAs. - Hands‑on proficiency with EDR/XDR, SIEM, endpoint, and email security solutions. - Strong incident response, threat hunting and remediation capabilities. - Familiarity with Microsoft security ecosystem (Defender, Intune, Entra ID, Purview) preferred. - Excellent communication, stakeholder management and analytical skills. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security or related discipline (or equivalent experience). - CISSP or equivalent security certification preferred.

Manchester, United kingdom

Hybrid

09-03-2026