Director of MIS

WeDoData is a specialist recruitment company that focuses on the recruitment of non-teaching support in the education sector.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Director of MIS to lead a broad corporate services function across MIS, IT, Business Intelligence, Admissions and Exams.

This is a senior leadership role, responsible for driving the effective use of data, systems and technology while ensuring strong funding, compliance and data quality.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop teams across MIS, IT, BI, Admissions and Exams

• Oversee ESFA and OfS funding contracts, corporate returns, ILRs, HESEs and audit compliance

• Lead the development and management of MIS, student records and reporting systems

• Oversee college-wide IT infrastructure, networks, hardware, software and systems

• Ensure accurate and effective use of Power BI, dashboards and management reporting

• Interpret and implement funding rules to maximise funding and maintain audit compliance

• Present key data and performance information to senior leadership

• Manage budgets, contracts and tendering processes across the service

About you

You’ll be an experienced senior MIS/Data or IT professional with a strong understanding of FE data, funding, compliance and reporting. You’ll have proven leadership experience and the ability to manage complex teams, systems and projects while providing clear strategic direction.

Strong knowledge of ILR, ESFA/OfS funding, Power BI, data quality and audit compliance will be highly relevant to the role.

In return:

• Up to £80,000 per annum

• Generous annual leave of 35 Days per annum + bank holidays

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• Family friendly policies

• Reduced gym membership

• And more...

If you're ready for your next senior leadership opportunity and have the experience to make a real impact across MIS, data and technology, I'd be keen to hear from you.

If you would like to discuss the opportunity informally, please contact Chelsea at WeDoData or apply as soon as possible!

If this role isn't quite right for you but you know someone who could be a good fit, please feel free to share the opportunity with them.

WeDoData (Bristol) Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

In accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants