Job reference REQ00000020408 Date posted 22/09/2026 Application closing date 25/10/2026 Location penrith Salary £48,738- £49,817 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank Job description Location: Penrith/ Hybrid Working Contract Type: Permanent About this opportunity Are you an experienced Further Education MIS professional ready to take the next step in your career? We are looking for a talented MIS, Funding and Examinations Manager to lead our data, funding compliance, and examinations functions within Cumbria Adult Learning Service. This is a key management role, providing strategic leadership to ensure the accuracy, integrity and compliance of learner data, funding returns, and examinations processes. You will lead a skilled team, oversee ILR submissions and funding compliance, develop insightful management information and dashboards, and play a pivotal role in supporting quality improvement and learner success across a service that supports around 6,000 adult learners each year. Who we are looking for… If you have significant experience of FE funding, MIS systems, data analysis, and team leadership, we would love to hear from you. What can we offer you! Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk) Would you like to find out more? For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments: Post Specification Role Profile Please note: If the Post Specification for this vacancy states that a UK driving licence is required, non-UK driving licences with entitlement to drive vehicles in the UK will also be accepted. Application and Interview information Closing date: 25/10/2026 Interview date: 04/11/2026 We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you. If you experience any technical difficulties applying for this role, please contact the HR Systems Team at . For guidance on the recruitment process, FAQs, and useful tips for completing your application, please visit: Our Approach to Recruitment | Careers Safer Recruitment
Management Information System (MIS) Manager - WMF3168e employer: The Cumbria County Council
Westmorland and Furness Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises compassion and community. Employees benefit from flexible part-time hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for personal and professional growth within the residential care sector, all while making a meaningful impact in the lives of residents in the picturesque setting of Kirkby Stephen.
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The Cumbria County Council Recruitment Team
