Head of Funding, Planning and Performance

The BI and Registry Department plays a vital role in supporting curriculum planning, funding compliance, data integrity and strategic reporting across the College. As a leading land‑based education provider, Reaseheath is investing in systems, insight and leadership to strengthen performance and drive future growth. The Head of Funding, Planning, Performance leads a function that underpins operational effectiveness, financial sustainability and learner success, overseeing the Business Intelligence, Exams and Registry teams. Management Information Systems are central to how we plan, deliver and review provision, ensuring leaders and curriculum teams work with clarity, confidence and accuracy. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys driving improvement, enabling informed decision‑making and shaping a data‑enabled culture across a forward‑thinking organisation.

The Head of Funding, Planning, Performance provides strategic leadership across Funding, Registry, Business Intelligence and Exams, and is a key member of the College Management Team. The post holder is responsible for the accuracy, integrity and timely submission of statutory data returns (including ILR and HESES), and for ensuring systems and processes are efficient, compliant and fit for purpose. You will lead the development of reliable reporting and dashboards, translate complex information into clear insights, and work closely with curriculum and support teams to embed MIS into planning, timetabling, enrolment and performance monitoring. This is a strategic, high‑impact role that shapes how data, systems and insight support the College's priorities and contribute to the success of learners, staff and the wider organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the College's MIS function, including Registry, Business Intelligence and Exams, ensuring effective, compliant and high‑quality data systems.
• Oversee the integrity, accuracy and timely submission of statutory data returns, including ILR and HESES.
• Ensure exams, enrolments, timetabling and related processes meet regulatory requirements and are delivered effectively.
• Develop, maintain and improve data systems and reporting tools, including dashboards that support operational and strategic decision‑making.
• Promote a strong data‑compliant culture through policies, processes and staff development.
• Provide expert advice on funding, data use and management information across the College, supporting cross‑departmental collaboration.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant degree or equivalent experience.
• Have strong experience working with data, reporting systems and MIS‑related functions.
• Demonstrate successful management experience within MIS, Exams or ILR environments.
• Possess up‑to‑date knowledge of FE/HE funding rules and requirements.
• Be technically proficient with data systems and software tools.
• Show strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Be adaptable, proactive and capable of leading and developing a team.

What we can offer

• 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• A two‑week festive/New Year shut down.
• Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 20.8%.
• Enhanced sick pay of up to 6 months full pay depending upon service.
• On‑site gym membership available.
• Pluxee reward scheme.
• Free parking.

Please note this role constitutes 'regulated activity' as defined by the Protection of Freedom Act 2012. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list information prior to starting employment. You must also have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence to support this. In addition, online checks will be carried out during the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Reaseheath College is committed to achieving its public sector general equality duty, which is set out in the Equality Act 2010. The college's staff recruitment and selection process, CPD processes, policies and practices are designed to ensure that when employment decisions are made, they are based solely on the skills and qualities required for the position and comply with all relevant employment legislation and best practice standards.

Disability Support

The College is a Disability Confident Employer and will support any reasonable adjustments you require to perform your best during the recruitment process. You can contact the HR team at [email protected] should you require any adjustments during either your application or during the assessment centre.

Application Terms

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised close date if we receive a sufficient number of applications. We do not accept applications or speculative CVs through recruitment agencies.