Head of Management Information Services (MIS) and Funding

South Devon College; Paignton; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK seeks a Head of Management Information Services (MIS) and Funding. The successful candidate will manage MIS, ensuring systems meet reporting requirements and comply with funding regulations. This full-time role includes generous benefits like 35 days of leave and employee discounts. Key qualifications include leadership experience in the FE/HE sector and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Hybrid working patterns

Access to training and apprenticeships

Local Government Pension Scheme

Onsite fitness facilities

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in Management Information Services and funding within FE/HE sector.
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of audit rules and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the College's Management Information Services by developing systems and processes.
• Provide advice and support on college systems and processes for student data.
• Ensure compliance with funders and regulators.

Skills

Leadership experience in MIS

In-depth knowledge of funding methodologies

Strong analytical skills

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Head of Management Information Services (MIS) and Funding

Job reference: SH2954

Salary: £49,430 to £55,166 per annum. Plus Excellent Benefits

Contract Type: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Permanent, Full-time.

Location: Paignton, Devon

We have an exciting opportunity to join South Devon College as Head of Management Information Services (MIS) and Funding. In this role you will lead the College’s Management Information Services (MIS) by creating, maintaining and developing systems and processes to meet the internal and external reporting requirements of the College and to provide advice, support and guidance on college systems and processes for student data and funding to maximise quality outcomes, funding generation, growth opportunities and ensure compliance with funders and regulators. In return, you can expect access to an exciting range of training, apprenticeship and opportunities for degree level study alongside your work to keep you at the top of your game, as well as generous holiday allowance of 35 days (pro rata) and a strong emphasis on work-life balance. We hold the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) Platinum accreditation, the highest level awarded by the people management standard.

Responsibilities

In this role you will lead the College’s Management Information Services (MIS) by creating, maintaining and developing systems and processes to meet the internal and external reporting requirements of the College and to provide advice, support and guidance on college systems and processes for student data and funding to maximise quality outcomes, funding generation, growth opportunities and ensure compliance with funders and regulators.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will hold a degree or the equivalent relevant experience with proven leadership experience in MIS and funding within the FE/HE sector. You should have in-depth knowledge of funding methodologies, audit rules, and compliance requirements as well as strong analytical skills.

Benefits

• 35 days annual leave
• 1 additional day’s holiday for your birthday (does not have to be used on your birthday)
• 1 additional day’s holiday for every 5 years served
• Christmas Closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement
• Access to a wealth of training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities as well as dedicated training days
• Local Government Pension Scheme Employer pension contributions of 18%
• Hybrid and flexible working patterns
• Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite hair and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests
• Major supermarket and high street employee discount schemes
• Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme)
• On Site Nursery (Mama Bears)
• Employee Assistance Programmes
• Access to Blue Light Card membership
• Discounted travel schemes

Additional Information

Note: You will be required to be in possession of an Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment at the College.

This College is committed to Safeguarding/Prevent and promoting the welfare of students, children, and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and requires applicants to declare unfiltered cautions, convictions, reprimands, final warnings as defined by the Act.

Equalities statement: The College is committed to applying its Single Equality Scheme at all stages of recruitment and selection. Shortlisting, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion/belief, age, pregnancy or maternity leave, or union membership.

Closing Date: Midnight, Tuesday 9th December 2025

Interview Date: Monday 15th December 2025

To apply and for a full job description please visit the Jobs page of the South Devon College website www.southdevon.ac.uk/jobs. Please do NOT send CVs, we only accept applications via the relevant form on our dedicated recruitment website.