Head of Management Information Systems

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Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK seeks a Head of Management Information Systems to lead data management and compliance efforts. This role involves overseeing the MIS team, ensuring accurate student records, and providing leadership on funding issues. The ideal candidate will have a degree or equivalent experience and strong skills in leadership and data management. A competitive salary and benefits are offered, along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Generous Annual leave entitlement

Ongoing professional development

Family friendly policies

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and inspire a team of managers.
• Thorough knowledge of funding methodologies.
• Experience with complex relational databases in education.

Responsibilities

• Lead the College's Management Information Services teams.
• Provide advice on student data and funding processes.
• Manage the student records system for accurate data.

Skills

Leadership

Understanding of funding methodologies

Data management

Communication skills

Education

Degree or equivalent relevant experience

English and Maths qualifications at level 2

Job description

Head of Management Information Systems

Role Information:
Reference: REQ001315
Location: Filton Campus
FTE Salary: Up to £46,773.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week

SGS is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Financial Rewards and Benefits:
-Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners’ lives
-Competitive Pension Scheme- Corporate and support roles have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), a flexible and pension accessible from the age of 55, with generous employer contributions of 17.9%.
-Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays- 35 days annual leave for management contracted positions (Full-Time Equivalent).
-Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
-Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
-Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
-Access to ‘My Lifestyle’ discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
-Free Annual Eye test
-All staff members can buy a TOTUM card(formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union
-Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
-Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)
-Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
-Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects – from business to sport, construction to media, GCSE’s and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes.

Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve “Outstanding” status after being classified as “Good” in our last inspection. For more information, please visit https://www.sgscol.ac.uk/

Key Tasks and Responsibilities
-Lead the College’s Management Information Services (MIS) teams by creating, maintaining and developing systems and processes to meet the internal and external reporting requirements of the College.
-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
-Provide leadership and management of the College's forecasting/planning functions associated with the College's student
-Provide leadership, advice and guidance on all funding related issues to managers and staff, to support strategic, operational and curriculum planning decision
-Manage the student records system to maintain accurate and timely information on student enrolment, attendance, retention and achievements as well as funding and fees generated from each
-Responsibility for ensuring that the College's internal data controls are robust, produce accurate and timely data, and meet internal and external requirements for funders, regulators and To ensure that the reporting requirements of the College are met in accordance with strategic and operational priorities.

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications
-Proven ability to lead, manage and inspire a team of managers and corporate staff.
-Thorough knowledge and understanding of funding methodologies and associated funding streams. 16-19, ASF, Apprenticeships
-A sound knowledge and experience of the operation of funding and information systems, including complex relational databases within an educational environment.
-Thorough knowledge of the audit rules and regulations that govern the FE sector.
-Degree (or equivalent relevant experience demonstratable at this level in similar roles).
-English and Maths qualifications at level 2.

Please apply online by: 17th August 2025

Expected Interview Date: To be confirmed

If you have any queries please contact [e-mail]

SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and any offer of employment will be subject to a number of conditions including a requirement for providing satisfactory references. In line with KCSIE and having regard to all relevant guidance, a range of checks and online searches will also be conducted for successful candidates, and a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure will need to be obtained as a requirement of the job.