Head of College Data

Reed Further Education are excited to share that we are recruiting for a Head of Data and MI on Permanent basis for a fantastic college group based in the Northwest of England.

Location: Manchester with travel to other sites with some Hybrid working 

Job Type: Full-time,

Salary: £46,000 to £50,800 per annum 

• Manage the Group MIS team and oversee the curriculum planning process and course master file.
• Ensure the college website has accurate and sector-leading course information.
• Lead on the production of ILR files and external HE Data Returns, managing errors to ensure data returns and funding reports are accurate and compliant.
• Coordinate and manage the college timetabling activity, ensuring all sessions are effectively monitored.
• Monitor and report on Group funding performance data, trends, and forecasts.
• Develop effective partnerships with MIS software suppliers and attend user-groups to stay abreast of new developments.
• Provide training to Group colleagues on funding guidance updates, including compliance and process changes.
• Lead on all FE and HE data audits for the Group, ensuring timely submission of data.
• Contribute to the effective management of Data Protection compliance within the Department and across the Group.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the complex funding arrangements for Further Education colleges and managing data and funding returns on big scale and have experience working within a FE college previously ideally. 

• Proven experience in managing MIS within an educational setting.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a team.
• Excellent knowledge of curriculum planning processes and MIS software.
• Experience with ILR files, HE Data Returns, and funding reports.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships with software suppliers.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to provide training on funding guidance updates.
• Knowledge of Data Protection compliance and the ability to champion good practice.

To apply for the role of Head of Data and MI please click "Apply" now and submit your CV. 

Reed Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment by undergoing a 2 year’ employment check and a DBS Application, completing mandatory training within 6 weeks of your first assignment and annually thereafter. Thank you for your interest in working with Reed Further Education. We look forward to hearing from you soon.