MIS Manager

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a strategic MIS Manager. The successful candidate will lead the MIS function, managing the team and overseeing learner-related data systems. Responsibilities include ensuring data quality and compliance with regulatory requirements, while providing expert insights to support decision-making across the organization. This role offers 32 days annual leave, flexible working, and a commitment to staff development and wellbeing.

Benefits

32 days annual leave

Flexible working

NEST Pension Scheme

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing MIS in Further Education or Work-based Learning.
• Skilled in reporting, data analysis, and presenting data to various audiences.
• Strong understanding of funding methodologies and data compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the MIS team to deliver a high-quality, customer-focused service.
• Drive improvements in data quality, system performance, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with funding and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Data analysis

Reporting

Team management

Communication

Understanding of funding methodologies

Job description

Overview

Who we’re looking for: Are you a strategic thinker with a sharp eye for data and a passion for improvement? We’re looking for a MIS Manager to lead our MIS function and ensure our data systems drive high-quality decision-making, compliance, and performance across the organisation. As part of our management team, you’ll manage the MIS team, oversee all learner-related data systems, and ensure accurate reporting to funding bodies. You’ll play a pivotal role in everything from funding optimisation to curriculum planning—supporting staff, managers, and the Board with expert insights and timely information.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the MIS team to deliver a high-quality, customer-focused service.
• Drive improvements in data quality, system performance, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with funding and regulatory requirements (including DFE). Oversee learner data systems and online enrolment platforms.
• Support strategic planning, budgeting, and performance tracking.
• Work closely with internal teams to provide expert guidance and training.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing MIS in Further Education or Work-based Learning.
• Skilled in reporting, data analysis, and presenting data to various audiences.
• Strong understanding of funding methodologies and data compliance frameworks.
• Experience managing teams and providing accurate management information to managers, senior leaders and board members.
• A proactive, detail-focused approach with great communication skills.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing organisation committed to developing talent and skills across the region. At SS&L we are passionate about how education can have a transformation impact on lives. Since 2015, we’ve worked hard to improve outcomes for our learners while staying true to our mission: to be a sustainable, community-focused organisation and a great place to work.

Benefits

We’re pleased to be able to offer you: 32 days annual leave, bank holidays, up to 3 gifted Christmas days and a day off for your birthday; Up to 2 paid volunteering days; Flexible working and opportunity to work from home; Totum discount card; .45p mileage rate; NEST Pension Scheme; On-site parking at certain venues; Contractual sick, maternity & paternity pay for up to one year (after qualifying period); Shared parental leave; Continued Professional Development; Supportive culture with elected staff directors; Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme; Rate change after 4000 miles p.a.

SS&L recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from everyone. Join us and become a vital part of an organisation that supports the wellbeing and development of the region’s communities.

SS&L is committed to the protection of young people and vulnerable adults and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expect all staff to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake a DBS check relevant to the role applied for. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.

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