Director of Management Information Systems & Data

onlyFE; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff activity sessions

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted bus travel

Family-friendly policies

Free eye tests

On-site food outlets

Hair & Beauty services

Bakery services

Job summary

Blackburn College is seeking a Director of MIS and Data Systems to lead a broad portfolio including MIS, BI, Admissions, Exams and IT services. The role commands responsibility for student records, ILR reporting, and corporate data governance within a large education organisation.

You will shape data strategy, oversee system architecture, and drive improvements in reporting, data quality and accessibility for stakeholders across the college.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent level of education or relevant industry experience.
• Significant experience of Further Education funding rules and ILR (Individual Learner Record).
• Experience with complex management information systems and corporate reporting.
• Strong communication, supervisory and interpersonal skills to lead and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage MIS and Data Systems including student records, reporting suites and ILR.
• Provide IT strategy across College including hardware, software, networks and related systems.
• Lead and develop MIS, BI, Admissions, Exams and IT teams.
• Ensure robust governance, data quality and compliant reporting across college.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supervisory skills

MIS/ILR expertise

Strategic planning

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MIS software

Business Intelligence tools

IT infrastructure

Job description

Director of MIS and Data Systems

£78,000 gross per annum

Full time - 37 hrs

Are you looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to become an integral part of a brilliant education business making a real impact on the lives and opportunities of young people? This could be the role for you.

As one of the largest colleges with a University Centre in England, you will manage a corporate services function with a diverse portfolio including providing leadership to the Management Information Systems, Business Intelligence, Admissions, Exams and Computer Services teams.

The Role

As the Director of MIS and Data Systems you will be responsible for all aspects of Management Information Systems (MIS), including maintaining the student record database, provision of reporting suites, the Individual Learner Record (ILR), Admissions, Exams, Reception and administration.

You will also have overall responsibility for the provision and development of all aspects of Information Technology (IT) across College, this incorporates, hardware, software, networks and all related systems.

What we are looking for

You should be educated to degree level or have relevant industry experience. You will need to have significant experience of Further Education funding and rules, and Individual Learner Record (ILR), as well as having experience of complex management information systems and corporate reporting. You will also have effective communication, supervisory and interpersonal skills to lead and work as part of a team.

If you are looking for a challenging and dynamic role which gives you the opportunity to make a positive impact on education in the North-West, then we would love to hear from you.

What makes Blackburn College an Employer of choice?

You'll have access to a wide range of benefits and support, including, but not limited to:

• Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7/365 helpline for advice and support
• Regular Staff Physical Activity Sessions and reduced-price gym membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted Bus Travel with the Transdev Commuter Club
• Family-friendly policies
• Free eye tests and contribution to VDU-use-only glasses
• Several food outlets with a variety of menu choices
• A full range of discounted professional Hair & Beauty services provided by the Academy Salon
• Professional bakery offering a variety of fresh breads, cakes, and ready meals

Blackburn College values diversity and is committed to create a diverse workforce. Blackburn College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to a variety of pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance, and an enhanced DBS check.

Assessment Centre: Tuesday 6 October 2026