MIS Assistant (Maternity Cover)

COLLEGE OF WEST ANGLIA; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

College closure days

Bank holidays (pro-rata)

Fee waivers on College courses

Contributory pension scheme

Staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Well-being resources

Job summary

COLLEGE OF WEST ANGLIA is seeking an MIS Assistant on a maternity cover basis in Kings Lynn. The role sits in the MIS team responsible for student data quality and completeness across the data journey from planning to funding and audit.

The post involves working with one curriculum area to become an expert in that data domain and supporting staff in using systems correctly. The position is 22.5 hours per week, temporary to cover maternity leave for a minimum of one year, with a comprehensive

Responsibilities

• MIS are responsible for ensuring student data is complete, accurate and up to date across the data journey from curriculum planning, timetabling, registers and enrolment to funding claims and audit.
• You will be part of the MIS team and will support college processes by helping staff use systems and processes correctly.

Job description

We are excited you have visited our Careers page. We are seeking talented individuals that are excellent in their field of expertise and are posed with all potential and skills necessary to help us meet future business challenges.

MIS Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Reference: SEP20260361

Expiry date: 2026-09-11 22:59:00.000

Location: Kings Lynn

Benefits: We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance, plus five college closure days pro rata for part-time, fee waivers on some College courses and a contributory pension scheme.

Duration: To cover maternity leave

If you have the skills to work proactively to identify data issues and resolve them, we’re looking for you!

JOB TITLE: MIS Assistant (Maternity Cover)

LOCATION: King's Lynn

HOURS: 22.5 hours per week

This post is temporary to cover maternity leave. The post will be for a minimum of one year.

You will be part of the management information systems (MIS) team who are responsible for making sure that the college’s student data is complete, accurate and up to date. You’ll be working with one curriculum area in the college to become an expert on that area’s data. MIS are involved in all aspects of a student’s data journey from curriculum planning, through timetabling, registers and enrolment to funding claims and audit.

You will also take an active role in the support of college processes including helping staff in the correct use of systems and processes.

BENEFITS

We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance of 30 days per year for support staff,plusfive College closure days,plusBank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time), fee waivers on some College courses, a contributory pension scheme with the Local Government Pension Scheme, discounts with local businesses and access to a cycle to work scheme. CWA focusses on staff well-being and utilises both internal and external resources, such as a well-being committee and access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as comprehensive training and development.

Job share opportunities are available for the right candidates.

For further information specific to the role, or to arrange a visit please contact Lee Jay on [e-mail]

Closing date for receipt of all applications: midnight Friday 11 September 2026

Interviews are provisionally scheduled for Monday 21 September 2026

Applicants are expected to ensure their applications are written in their own words.

We reserve the right to use an AI checker on any application.

Please note that all interviews are conducted face to face, we are unable to facilitate online interviews.

CWA are a Disability Confident employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria for a role. We would encourage you to disclose any disabilities and whether or not you wish to be considered under this scheme.

CWA is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check as well as a barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.

Full details of our Safeguarding Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection policy can be found at Policies (cwa.ac.uk) .

CWA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient suitably qualified applications be received prior to the closing date.