Director of MIS

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Generous pension scheme

Free parking across sites

Wellbeing hub

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Northampton College is seeking a Director of MIS to lead management information systems, with focus on data reporting, automation and assurance against funding body requirements. The role is full-time (37 hours per week) with pro-rata for part-time arrangements, and requires the right to work in the UK.

The post emphasises strong collaboration across College teams and clear communication with technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above or equivalent
• A relevant degree or Level 4/5 professional qualification
• Proven experience with audit and assurance for funding bodies

Skills

Audit & assurance

Collaboration

Communication

Task management

Analytical thinking

Education

Relevant degree or Level 4/5 qualification

Tools

SQL

SSRS

Power BI

Job description

Director of MIS is a senior management information systems post at Northampton College, an employer with significant strengths in health, engineering and digital. The work centres on data reporting, automation and assurance against funding body requirements, such as those set by DfE and OfS. The post is full time at 37 hours, with pay pro-rated for part-time working. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as the College does not sponsor visas.

What’s required

Qualifications

• English and maths GCSE grade C/4 or above, or willingness to obtain it, or equivalent skill level
• A relevant degree or Level 4 or 5 professional qualification, for example in business or IT systems

Skills & knowledge

• Expertise in audit and assurance practices relevant to DfE, OfS and other funding bodies
• High-level proficiency in SQL, reporting tools (e.g. SSRS, Power BI) and data automation techniques
• Forming and sustaining collaborative working relationships across the College
• Communicating clearly in writing and verbally with technical and non-technical audiences
• Managing and prioritising multiple tasks through to completion within deadlines
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

Checks & eligibility

• Relevant safeguarding checks
• Right to work in the UK at the time of applying

Other

• Professional, responsive customer service at all times

What’s offered

• Discounted hairdressing and beauty therapy treatments in the College training salons (The Salon NC)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Generous pension scheme
• Free parking across sites
• Wellbeing hub
• Employee assistance programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Training and development opportunities with a focus on progression and personal development
• Discounts through membership of the NUS and Blue Light Card