MIS Director in Lewes

Plumpton College is seeking a strategic, analytical and forward-thinking MIS Director to lead and develop our Management Information Systems function across the organisation. This is a senior leadership opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality data, insight and reporting that underpins effective decision-making, curriculum planning and funding optimisation.

About The Role

As the MIS Director, you will lead the College’s MIS function, ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely and compliant data to support both internal stakeholders and external funding bodies. You will play a critical role in maximising funding, maintaining compliance, and driving continuous improvement in data systems and reporting.

You Will:

• Lead the MIS team, driving high performance and continuous improvement, working closely alongside the MIS Systems and Reporting Manager.
• Provide high-quality data, analysis and reporting to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Oversee timely and accurate returns to external stakeholders, including ESFA and OfS, ensuring compliance with funding rules.
• Support curriculum planning and funding maximisation through effective use of data and systems.
• Produce and monitor academic income reports, including forecasting, pipelines and performance against targets.
• Ensure the integrity, security and compliance of all student data systems and records.
• Lead on internal audit and assurance processes relating to student data and funding.
• Act as the key contact for external auditors and inspections, providing accurate data and follow‑up actions.
• Oversee subcontractor reporting and apprenticeship funding systems.
• Work collaboratively across departments to ensure systems are integrated, effective and aligned with College strategy.
• Provide training and guidance to curriculum managers on funding, qualifications and MIS systems.
• Contribute to the College Management Team and support the delivery of the College Operational Plan.

Criteria

Essential:

• Hold a degree and/or professional qualification.
• Significant experience of MIS within an FE or HE environment.
• Strong understanding of FE and HE funding methodologies and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience managing returns to external funding agencies.
• Experience leading and developing teams to achieve quality and financial targets.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to think strategically and drive continuous improvement.
• A proactive, flexible and solutions‑focused approach.

You will be a confident and credible leader with a passion for data-driven decision-making and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for students and the College.

Why Join Us?

At Plumpton College, we live our values—Ambitious, Professional, Enterprising, Passionate, Supportive, and Progressive — in everything we do.

You’ll Benefit From:

• We offer a competitive salary alongside a generous benefits package, including 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and efficiency days at Christmas.
• Staff are enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme and have access to comprehensive CPD opportunities.
• As a Disability Confident Committed employer and a signatory of the Menopause Pledge, we are proud to foster an inclusive and supportive workplace.
• New colleagues benefit from a structured induction and a supported probationary period, as well as a strong coaching culture with in‑house L5 trained coaches.
• Employees also enjoy a range of lifestyle and wellbeing benefits such as eligibility for a TOTUM card and Blue Light Card, free eye tests, free use of our onsite gym, cycle‑to‑work scheme, discounted Plumpton wine and courses, free onsite parking, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Our commitment to staff wellbeing and community is further demonstrated through regular networking events, active EDI and Sustainability committees and social events at Christmas.

We reserve the right to interview or close the vacancy early should we receive a high number of applications. Early applications are strongly encouraged. Please note we are unable to offer Visa sponsorship for this role and we are not seeking agency/recruitment support for this position.

Plumpton College is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and is dedicated to pursuing non-discriminatory policies and practices and eliminating unfair discrimination on any basis. Plumpton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Apply now to take on a key leadership role and help shape the future of data, funding and decision-making at Plumpton College.