Head of MIS

Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Community College; Richmond; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pensions

UniDays

Carparking

Counselling

Cycle Scheme

Costco

Education

Season Ticket Loans

Eye Care Vouchers

Discounted Software

Discounted Room Hire

Discounted Gym Membership

Job summary

Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Community College is seeking an experienced Head of MIS and Funding to lead the MIS department and align its work with college goals. The role involves managing funding reporting, data management, and strategic insights derived from management information.

You will work with executive and curriculum teams to ensure timely, accurate data for SAR processes and Ofsted inspections, and to support performance monitoring across the college.

Qualifications

• Experience and in-depth knowledge of funding methodologies and reporting requirements for relevant funding streams.
• Ability to understand data requirements to support SAR and Ofsted inspections.
• Advanced IT skills and the ability to analyse and present data at strategic and operational levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the MIS team in strategic initiatives and daily operations.
• Ensure data requirements of funding organisations are met and provide accurate, high-quality reports to Executive team and curriculum managers.
• Coordinate with other department heads to integrate MIS resources effectively.
• Ensure timely management information to aid performance monitoring and support SAR and Ofsted inspections.

Skills

Leadership

MIS management

Data analysis

Report writing

Tools

SQL Server

Reporting tools

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Head of MIS and Funding, the post holder will be responsible for the effective management of the MIS department, ensure the strategic alignment of the MIS function with the organisational goals, oversee reporting, funding planning and data management, and project planning.

As a member of the college management team, the person appointed will:

• Lead the MIS team in strategic initiatives and daily operations
• Ensure that all data requirements of funding organisations are met. You will provide the Executive team and curriculum managers with accurate information and high-quality reports and ensure that the management team receives strategic insights derived from the reports.
• Coordinate with other department heads to integrate MIS resources effectively
• Ensure that curriculum managers receive accurate and timely management information to aid performance monitoring and contribute to the annual SAR process and Ofsted inspections.

About You

It is essential that you have experience and an in-depth knowledge and understanding of funding methodologies and reporting requirements for relevant funding streams. In addition, you should also possess a detailed understanding of the data requirements to support the annual SAR process and Ofsted inspections.

Advanced level IT Skills are required (e.g. SQL Server, report writing tools) along with the ability to analyse and present data at strategic and operational levels.

Experience of managing teams and the skills to provide leadership and support to MIS staff are essential.

RHACC is one of nine dedicated adult and community colleges in the UK, placing us in a unique segment of the education sector. RHACC was established in 2017 but has roots dating back to 1895, with an emphasis on providing our expertise in learning for wellbeing, skills for life and career development to disadvantaged women, people who have a disability and adults in need of improved wellbeing and career development.

This is an exciting opportunity where continued development opportunities are always available. We also offer a large number of benefits such as:

• Pensions
• UniDays
• Carparking
• Counselling
• Cycle Scheme
• Costco
• Education
• Season Ticket Loans
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Discounted Software
• Discounted Room Hire
• Discounted Gym Membership

Our Commitment Toward Equality and Diversity

We are strongly committed to ensure a diverse workforce from all backgrounds, culture, and protected characteristics. We believe that this is what helps our entrepreneurial and innovative approach that creates an inclusive College that generates great service and pride in what we do.

We would encourage applicants to apply for the position that they have suitable skills for, and we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for those applicants that meet the minimal requirements of the vacancy.

Safer Recruitment Commitment

As an education provider, we are committed to our statutory and moral duties in safeguarding our learners. This commitment extends to all applications to work with us, including those that supply to us. All individuals will be required to successfully complete the safer recruitment checks which includes:

• Enhanced DBS Checks, including barred lists where appropriate
• Overseas checks for candidates who have lived abroad in the relevant time period
• Obtaining two professional references (one has to be most recent employer)
• Confirmation of qualifications where requested
• Health Check

As part of our recruitment process shortlisted candidates may be subject to online and social media check.