At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the MIS team, ensuring accurate ILR submissions and compliance with funding regulations.
- Company: Join Orbital South Colleges Group, a forward-thinking educational institution in East Surrey.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, excellent pension schemes, and access to a fully equipped gym.
- Other info: Interviews scheduled for 29th June 2026; full-time position at 37 hours per week.
- Why this job: Shape the future of data and funding in a strategic role within a dynamic college group.
- Qualifications: Significant MIS leadership experience and expert knowledge of ILR funding rules required.
The predicted salary is between 58851 - 58851 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced and ambitious Head of MIS to lead the strategic development and delivery of Management Information Services across our College Group. Reporting to the Director of Finance and MIS, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity and compliance of learner data across Further Education, Adult Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education provision. You will act as the College's lead expert on funding, ILR compliance, data governance and regulatory reporting, ensuring data supports informed decision-making, funding optimisation and outstanding learner outcomes.
What You'll Do
- Lead and develop the MIS team and services.
- Ensure accurate and compliant ILR submissions and learner data.
- Oversee compliance with DfE, ESFA, GLA, Surrey Council and OfS requirements.
- Drive data quality, reporting and continuous improvement.
- Support curriculum planning, performance monitoring and funding optimisation.
- Lead audit readiness and manage funding and compliance risks.
About You
- Significant MIS leadership experience within Further Education.
- Expert knowledge of ILR funding rules and compliance.
- Strong understanding of FE funding, data quality and audit requirements.
- Excellent leadership, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
- Degree / HND in a Business or IT related discipline is desirable.
- Maths & English GCSE / Level 2 equivalent (achieved or willing to obtain).
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key strategic role within a forward-thinking College Group, helping to shape the future of data, funding and performance across the organisation. In return, we offer a competitive salary, as well as staff benefits such as choice of two excellent pension schemes, a brilliant holiday package, free onsite parking and access to our fully equipped gym along with discounted in-house Spa and Salon treatments.
Orbital South Colleges Group are committed to Equal Opportunities, encouraging applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population. We are also committed to PREVENT and Safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Both campuses are smoke-free zones.
Head of MIS - Data Funding and Compliance in Croydon employer: East Surrey College / John Ruskin College
Orbital South Colleges Group offers a vibrant work environment in Redhill and Selsdon. Employees benefit from two excellent pension schemes, a generous holiday package, and free onsite parking. The college is committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding vulnerable individuals.
Contact Details:
East Surrey College / John Ruskin College Recruitment Team
