MIS Manager

Are you a dynamic and experienced professional looking to take the next step in your career?
Our client is seeking a passionate and dedicated MIS Manager to lead their Management Information Systems (MIS) team. This is a full-time role, offering 37 hours per week, all year round, with a competitive salary ranging from £39,255 to £47,021.
Why Join?
Our client is committed to excellence in education and is looking for a skilled MIS Manager to help drive this vision forward. This role is pivotal in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of student data operations and examinations, making a significant impact on the institution's success.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the MIS and Exam teams, ensuring high performance and effective collaboration.
• Maintain expert knowledge of funding policies and regulations across further education (FE), higher education (HE), and apprenticeships.
• Ensure data accuracy and compliance with audit requirements, and manage timely data returns to regulatory bodies.
• Develop and maintain systems for efficient data collection, storage, and reporting, integrating with other college systems.
• Oversee the curriculum planning cycle and the management of the college course master file.
• Work closely with the Finance team to support the production of Management Accounts and income forecasts.
• Manage the examination processes, ensuring compliance with awarding bodies and budget forecasts.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the college as part of the College Management Team.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and participate in the college's GDPR Panel.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience working within the FE sector.
• Thorough understanding of current further education funding methodologies and statutory data returns.
• Proven track record of leading and managing a successful MIS and Examinations function.
• Educated to Level 3, with strong data analytical skills and the ability to present complex information clearly.

Desirable Skills:

• Educated to Degree level.
• Experience managing budgets and dealing with government audit testing programmes.
• Knowledge of provider and government software used to monitor funding, data quality, and performance.
• Experience in creating and managing Data Warehouses and writing detailed reports for senior managers.

Personal Attributes:

• A strong focus on customer service, anticipating and meeting customer needs proactively.
• Ability to manage a team efficiently, prioritizing workloads to meet internal and external deadlines.
• Enthusiasm, forward-thinking, and the ability to promote innovative ideas for departmental and college-wide improvements.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary within the range of £39,255 to £47,021.
• Opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking and dynamic team.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive work environment focused on innovation and excellence.

If you are ready to make a difference and lead a crucial department within a thriving educational institution, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's team and contribute to their ongoing success.