MIS Reporting and Systems Development Team Leader

City of Bristol College; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Bristol is looking for a skilled MIS Reporting & Systems Development Team Leader with a background in the Further Education sector. The successful candidate will lead a team responsible for developing and maintaining Management Information Systems, enhancing reporting capabilities, and ensuring compliance with data management standards. This role includes numerous benefits such as generous holiday entitlement, pension contributions, and a supportive work environment promoting wellbeing and professional development.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Paid Volunteering leave

Family-friendly policies

Access to a benefits portal

Hybrid and flexible working policy

Aspiring Leaders programme

Qualifications

• Experience leading MIS reporting and systems development teams.
• Proficient in data management and reporting processes.
• Ability to drive improvements for decision-making support.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Management Information Systems (MIS) and business intelligence reports.
• Lead and develop the MIS Reporting & Systems team.
• Drive improvements in student data management products.

Skills

Experience in Further Education sector

SSRS proficient

Power BI skilled

Strong communication skills

Team management

Tools

SSRS

Power BI

Job description

Overview

One of our key strategic aims is our unrelenting focus on our people‑first culture, ensuring you feel valued, empowered, and recognised for your individual contributions and expertise whether that be in a teaching capacity or a professional services team. All colleagues within the College contribute to the success of our students and we actively work to eliminate any barriers at work, ensuring you have the opportunity to thrive.

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled MIS Reporting & Systems Development Team Leader with experience of working within the Further Education sector to join our college community.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain Management Information Systems (MIS) and business intelligence reports to support business operations and decision‑making.
• Lead the MIS Reporting & Systems team, line‑manage staff to deliver a high‑quality, cross‑college service that meets internal and external deadlines and encourages continuous learning and development of team members.
• Plan and drive improvements across our student data management products (including OneAdvanced systems) to ensure we are operating with sector‑leading practices.
• Proactively shape performance, quality, and business systems to meet the College’s objectives for efficiency and compliance, helping ensure our data, systems, and reporting support our long‑term strategic direction.
• Communicate with colleagues, students, and stakeholders, building and maintaining excellent working relationships both internally and externally.

Qualifications

• Experience working within the Further Education sector, leading MIS reporting and systems development teams.
• Proficiency with SSRS, Power BI, and other business intelligence tools.
• Strong knowledge of data management and reporting processes, including student data management systems.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage and develop a high‑performing team.
• Demonstrated ability to drive improvements and support business decision‑making.

Benefits

• Two‑week paid Christmas close down and additional paid time off over Easter on top of a generous holiday entitlement of 30 days, plus bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time roles).
• Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 18.0 %.
• Paid Volunteering leave (3 days a year).
• Family‑friendly policies, including paid fertility and foster‑friendly policy.
• A menopause policy outlining support available.
• A person‑centred annual appraisal focusing on wellbeing and CPD.
• Access to a benefits portal, shopping discounts, cycle‑to‑work scheme, and more.
• The 'Right to Disconnect' from work outside of normal hours.
• A supportive, highly utilised hybrid and flexible working policy.
• An Aspiring Leaders programme open to all plus our Management Academy for all management roles covering management skill and internal processes.
• Welfare Rooms at all sites for professional breakout and relaxation spaces.
• A bespoke programme of recognition, reward, and celebration for colleagues throughout the year.