MIS and Funding Compliance Officer

West Sussex County Council; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Local government pension

Discount program

Laptop provided

Hybrid role

Job summary

West Sussex County Council is seeking a skilled Data and Funding Compliance expert to provide strategic insight and operational leadership. You will lead MIS development, oversee funding and ILR compliance, and produce high-quality management information to drive performance and funding optimisation.

The role requires strong data analysis capabilities and the ability to support service planning and cross-partner collaboration.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree, or equivalent qualification or experience, demonstrating applied knowledge in data management.
• Significant experience with Management Information Systems in education, skills or training.
• Knowledge of funding compliance, ILR processes and audit requirements.
• Experience producing and interpreting performance, learner and funding data.
• Experience in undertaking complex data analysis which contributes to strategic plans and policies.
• Experience providing professional advice to senior staff and partner organisations impacting the business.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence, negotiate and build rapport with stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly computer literate with IT skills to develop information systems and to produce reports.

Responsibilities

• Leading MIS processes across the service and delivery partner network.
• Managing funding compliance, ILR submissions and audit requirements.
• Monitoring and improving data quality, accuracy and integrity.
• Producing performance reports, dashboards and management information.
• Analyzing learner, curriculum and funding data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Supporting service planning, quality improvement and funding optimisation.
• Working with colleagues and partners to ensure compliance and maximise performance.

Skills

Data management

MIS experience

Funding compliance

ILR processes

Performance data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent in data/analytics

Job description

We are looking for a skilled Data and Funding Compliance expert to provide strategic insight and operational leadership, using data to inform decision-making, improve performance and maximise funding opportunities.

This role is responsible for leading MIS development, overseeing funding and Individual Learner Record (ILR) compliance, producing high-quality management information, and driving robust data quality assurance processes. You will work closely with ALS curriculum, quality and commissioning colleagues and partner organisations to support service planning, quality improvement, learner outcomes, performance management and funding optimisation.

If you are passionate about using data to improve outcomes, maximise funding performance and shape high quality learning services, we would love to hear from you.

Salary:£41,177 to £44,253 per annum

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract/Secondment until July 2027. Final start and end dates will be agreed with the successful candidate.

Working Pattern: Full-time (37 hours per week)

Location: County Hall, Chichester

Interview Date: Tuesday 10 November PM or Thursday 12 November 2026

Internal candidates wishing to apply for this role will be considered for a secondment position. Please can you therefore discuss and agree this with your manager before applying for this position.

This is a key role within the service, and due to the important work it will undertake, we are looking to appoint a successful candidate who is able to start in post at the earliest opportunity.

This is a hybrid role, and the ability to work effectively across both office and home based environments is a requirement.

Regular attendance at your designated base office is mandatory, alongside home working in line with agreed working arrangements. The role also requires occasional travel to other West Sussex County Council sites across the county. As some locations may not be easily accessible by public transport, flexibility to travel is essential. Pool cars and bikes are available for business use.

Working arrangements will be discussed as part of the recruitment process; however, candidates must be able and willing to meet the hybrid working requirements of the role.

About the job

In this role, you will lead on the use and development of the Management Information System and associated activities, both within the adult learning team and the wider delivery partner network.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading MIS processes across the service and delivery partner network.
• Managing funding compliance, ILR submissions and audit requirements.
• Monitoring and improving data quality, accuracy and integrity.
• Producing performance reports, dashboards and management information.
• Analysing learner, curriculum and funding data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Supporting service planning, quality improvement and funding optimisation.
• Working with colleagues and partners to ensure compliance and maximise performance.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Relevant degree, or equivalent qualification or experience, demonstrating that level of applied knowledge in data management and analytical techniques.
• Significant experience of working with Management Information Systems in an education, skills or training environment.
• Knowledge of funding compliance, ILR processes and audit requirements.
• Experience producing and interpreting performance, learner and funding data.
• Demonstrable practical experience in undertaking complex data analysis which contributes to the development of strategic plans and policies.
• Experience of providing professional and accurate advice to a range of senior staff and partner organisations which impacts on the business.
• Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to influence, negotiate and build rapport with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to respond effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly computer literate with sound and accurate IT skills in order to develop new information systems, undertake qualitative and quantitative analysis of highly complex data, information and other documentation and to produce reports and create electronic presentations.

For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please download the job description and person specification.

Rewards and Benefits

As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.

A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from 27 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 5 years' service (pro rata for part time plus the opportunity to buy additional leave and an excellent local government pension scheme

A range of discounts give our staff access to hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers and the opportunity to save over £1,000 a year through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform.

For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Rewards and Benefits page.

Further Information

The reference number for this role is 228

For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Andrew Bishop at

For an informal conversation regarding the application process, please contact Rosa Siracusa (Recruitment Specialist) at .

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• Outline your motivations for applying.
• Explain how you meet the key skills in job description and person specification. and experience you can bring to the role.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to right to work within the UK, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, and a health check.

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Equity, inclusion, accessibility and diversity is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all cultures, ethnicities, identities, backgrounds and lived experiences, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.

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