Senior MIS & Funding Compliance Lead

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

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.