Director of MIS

We Do Data  are working with a well-established Further Education organisation who are looking for an experienced MIS and Data leader to take on a senior leadership position, as the Director of MIS.

This is a broad, strategic role with responsibility for leading the college's IT and MIS functions, providing leadership and vision to the MIS, BI, Admissions, Exams an IT Services teams.

The role will provide strategic leadership across MIS, Business Intelligence, Admissions, Exams and IT services, with responsibility for funding compliance, ILR submissions, statutory returns and data quality. You'll drive the development of reporting, Power BI and business intelligence to support decision-making at senior level, while overseeing IT infrastructure, systems and digital services. Alongside presenting key data and insight to the College Leadership Team, you'll set the strategic direction for the service, lead teams and budgets, and drive continuous improvement across the college.

This opportunity would suit someone with:

• Significant team management and leadership experience
• Experience working in a similar senior MIS role within Further Education
• A strong understanding of FE funding, ILR submissions, compliance and data reporting
• The ability to lead multiple teams and influence at a senior level
• A strategic mindset, with the ability to drive service improvement and deliver results

This is a significant opportunity to make a real impact at a senior level, with a highly competitive salary of circa £78,000.

• Director of MIS | Further Education | North West England
• Salary up to £78,000
• North West England | Fully on-site
• 37 hours per week

Please note:

This is a fully on-site role in the North West of England, with no remote or hybrid working available.

We Do Data  (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