MIS and Funding Compliance Officer

West Sussex County Council; United States; Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

27 days annual leave, rising to 28

Local government pension scheme

Staff discounts

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 data quality and funding optimisation.

Collaboration with ALS curriculum, quality and commissioning teams and partner organisations is essential. The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making to improve learner outcomes and service

Qualifications

• This role requires a relevant degree or equivalent experience in data management and analytical techniques.
• Significant experience with Management Information Systems in an education, skills or training environment.
• Knowledge of funding compliance, ILR processes and audit requirements.
• Experience producing and interpreting performance, learner and funding data.
• Ability to undertake complex data analysis to inform strategic plans and policies.

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.
• Analysing 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

MIS development

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical techniques

Problem solving

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

MIS software

Excel

Data visualization tools

Job description

We are looking for a skilled Data and Funding Compliance expert to provide strategic insight and operational leadership, using data to inform decision-making, improve performance and maximise funding opportunities. This role is responsible for leading MIS development, overseeing funding and Individual Learner Record (ILR) compliance, producing high-quality management information, and driving robust data quality assurance processes. You will work closely with ALS curriculum, quality and commissioning colleagues and partner organisations to support service planning, quality improvement, learner outcomes, performance management and funding optimisation. If you are passionate about using data to improve outcomes, maximise funding performance and shape high quality learning services, we would love to hear from you.,

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.
• Analysing 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.

Requirements

• This is a hybrid role, and the ability to work effectively across both office and home based environments is a requirement.
• Regular attendance at your designated base office is mandatory, alongside home working in line with agreed working arrangements. The role also requires occasional travel to other West Sussex County Council sites across the county. As some locations may not be easily accessible by public transport, flexibility to travel is essential. Pool cars and bikes are available for business use. Working arrangements will be discussed as part of the recruitment process; however, candidates must be able and willing to meet the hybrid working requirements of the role.
• Relevant degree, or equivalent qualification or experience, demonstrating that level of applied knowledge in data management and analytical techniques.
• Significant experience of working with Management Information Systems in an education, skills or training environment.
• Knowledge of funding compliance, ILR processes and audit requirements.
• Experience producing and interpreting performance, learner and funding data.
• Demonstrable practical experience in undertaking complex data analysis which contributes to the development of strategic plans and policies.
• Experience of providing professional and accurate advice to a range of senior staff and partner organisations which impacts on the business.
• Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to influence, negotiate and build rapport with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to respond effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly computer literate with sound and accurate IT skills in order to develop new information systems, undertake qualitative and quantitative analysis of highly complex data, information and other documentation and to produce reports and create electronic presentations. As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.

Benefits

• A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role.
• You will benefit from 27 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 5 years' service (pro rata for part time plus the opportunity to buy additional leave and an excellent local government pension scheme
• A range of discounts give our staff access to hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers and the opportunity to save over £1,000 a year through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform.