MIS & Funding Manager

National Skills Agency; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in the UK is seeking a proactive MIS & Funding Manager to oversee their Management Information Systems and maximize funding compliance for training provisions. The ideal candidate will manage data accuracy, compliance, and lead audits while driving operational efficiency. The position includes excellent employee benefits, such as 42 days annual leave and private healthcare.

Benefits

42 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Continuous professional development opportunities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with Apprenticeship and 16-19 funding programmes.
• Capable of driving data quality and compliance.
• Experience in managing funding streams and audits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management of the MIS function including data entry and reporting.
• Monitor government funding streams to ensure compliance.
• Line manage MIS staff and support training on funding compliance.
• Develop reporting tools for strategic decision-making.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong background in education funding

Data quality management

Compliance management

Operational efficiency

Job description

The Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented MIS & Funding Manager to lead the management of our Management Information Systems and ensure the accuracy, compliance, and maximisation of funding for our training provision. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in education funding, particularly Apprenticeship and 16-19 funding programmes, and be capable of driving data quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Management Information Systems (MIS):

• Oversee and manage the MIS function including data entry, validation, reporting, and maintenance.
• Ensure learner records are accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with funding and audit requirements.
• Manage ILR (Individualised Learner Record) submissions in line with DfE guidelines.
• Develop and maintain effective reporting tools to support strategic decision-making and operational performance.
• Liaise with delivery teams to ensure timely and accurate learner data capture.

Funding and Compliance:

• Monitor and manage DfE and other government funding streams to ensure compliance and maximise revenue.
• Conduct internal audits and ensure readiness for external funding audits and Ofsted inspections.
• Keep up to date with funding rules and guidance and communicate changes and implications across relevant teams.
• Produce funding forecasts, reconcile payments, and report on variances and risks.
• Identify opportunities to improve data accuracy and operational processes related to funding.

Team & Stakeholder Management:

• Line manage MIS staff, as appropriate, and support the training and development of delivery teams on MIS and funding compliance.
• Work closely with curriculum leads, quality managers, and finance to ensure alignment of data, funding, and learner outcomes.
• Serve as a key contact for funding agencies and external auditors.

Why Join?

• We value our staff as much as we do our learners and client companies. Our outstanding employee benefits include:
• 42 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Private healthcare
• Life insurance
• Branded workwear
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• Wellness program, including employee health checks
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Length-of-service awards
• Support for reservists