Director of MIS and Data Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

24/7/365 helpline

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Bus travel discounts

Family-friendly policies

Eye tests and glasses contribution

Discounted professional hair & beauty

Job summary

onlyFE is seeking a Director of MIS and Data Systems in Blackburn on a full-time basis (37 hours per week) with a salary of £78,000 gross per annum. The role leads MIS, reporting, ILR, Admissions, Exams, and IT across the college, including hardware, software and networks.

The successful candidate will have a degree or equivalent experience, strong FE funding and ILR knowledge, and proven MIS and reporting capabilities, plus exceptional leadership and communication skills to drive a broad

Qualifications

• educated to degree level or have relevant industry experience.
• Significant experience of FE funding and ILR.
• Experience of complex management information systems and corporate reporting.
• Effective communication, supervisory and interpersonal skills to lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Director of MIS and Data Systems responsible for all MIS aspects including student records, reporting suites, ILR, Admissions, Exams, Reception and administration.
• Oversee IT across College including hardware, software, networks and related systems.

Skills

MIS experience

Corporate reporting

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Job description

£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