At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the MIS team and ensure accurate learner data compliance.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking College Group dedicated to excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent pension schemes, holiday package, and gym access.
- Other info: Commitment to equal opportunities and safeguarding in a smoke-free environment.
- Why this job: Shape the future of data and funding in education while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Significant MIS leadership experience and expert knowledge of ILR funding rules.
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 College Campus’ are smoke-free zones. As part of our pre-employment checks, successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, references will be taken and evidence of all qualifications and awards will also be required before commencement of employment. Failure to do so may lead to offers being withdrawn. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permits, and work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.
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Orbital South Colleges Group is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for its staff. With a strong emphasis on professional development, employees are encouraged to grow their skills and advance their careers while making a meaningful impact on the lives of learners with SEND and EHCPs. Located in vibrant Croydon and Redhill, the colleges offer a collaborative culture that values innovation and partnership with local communities.
