Strategic Head of MIS & Data Governance

S1jobs; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Professional development

Free college gym membership

Long service awards

Job summary

Forth Valley College seeks a Head of Management Information Systems to lead the MIS function, ensuring accurate, secure and timely student, curriculum and funding data. The role covers statutory returns, data quality, system governance and reporting platforms, working with leadership and external bodies.

You will oversee the MIS team, drive improvements, and ensure compliance with GDPR and funding requirements while supporting learner success and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Experience leading MIS, data quality and statutory returns.
• Proven ability to implement data governance across learner journeys.
• Strong leadership of multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience with data protection and information governance policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the MIS operating plan and continuous improvement programme.
• Plan and submit statutory and regulatory returns with robust controls.
• Ensure data accuracy, completeness and compliant with guidance.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and implement action plans.
• Develop dashboards, reports and analytical products for leadership.
• Manage budgets, supplier relationships and MIS contracts.

Skills

Leadership

Data governance

Analytical thinking

Dashboards & BI

Stakeholder management

Project management

Policy compliance

Strategic planning

Education

Degree or equivalent

Postgraduate qualifications in data/information governance

Tools

Student Records System

Reporting Platforms

Data governance tools

Job description

Forth Valley College seeks a Head of Management Information Systems to lead the MIS function, ensuring accurate, secure and timely student, curriculum and funding data. The role covers statutory returns, data quality, system governance and reporting platforms, working with leadership and external bodies.

You will oversee the MIS team, drive improvements, and ensure compliance with GDPR and funding requirements while supporting learner success and data-driven decision making.