£39K/yr to £47K/yr
England, United Kingdom
Permanent, Variable

MIS Manager

Posted by Mash Group.

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.