Temporary MIS and Funding Manager
Based in Richmond upon Thames
Immediate start!
Pay rate: Negotiable

Our client, a college based in Richmond Upon Thames is seeking an MIS and Funding Manager.
Reporting to Vice Principal of Finance and Resources you will be responsible for ensuring the effective and operational management of the Management Information Service (MIS) to ensure that all college activities are informed by robust management information.

Portable Enhanced DBS desirable

Key Responsibilities

• To provide proactive strategic guidance on MIS issues and the implications of funding changes.
• To lead and manage the MIS department and to maintain high levels of professional customer service with regard to student, staff and external customer needs.
• To keep up to date with funding developments and provide recommendations on their potential application to management.
• To develop, direct and monitor all aspects of the delivery of the College’s Management Information Services ensuring that ILR returns are made accurately and on time.
• To develop an accessible MIS portal for the viewing and distribution of clear, accurate, and regular Management Information reports to inform strategic planning and to assist in operational decision-making.
• To liaise with Curriculum Managers in developing data requirements for SARs, Ofsted and other performance monitoring requirements.
• To implement procedures and processes to monitor the overall academic performance of Schools using a range of data and information.
• To assist with the production of reports and analysis for presentation to a variety of internal and external bodies
• To contribute to the development of business planning processes including reporting, assisting with strategic planning for curriculum development and responsibility for the planning and modelling of systems.
• To be responsible for the auditing of learner data including the ILR (or equivalent), both in terms of internal audit procedures, and external audits..

Person Specification

• Qualified to degree level in a relevant subject, or have relevant experience
• In depth knowledge of SSRS and SQL
• Experience of developing dashboards with Power BI or SAP® Crystal
• Experience using sector software and data including Pro-Achieve, FIS, DSAT, OLDC, LARS & The Hub
• Excellent IT skills, particularly with regard to MIS systems and MS Office packages
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt quickly and efficiently to a variety of working situations and needs, taking the initiative in solving complex problems
• Knowledge of the external funding mechanisms and the requirements of ESFA/GLA with a thorough understanding of how this impacts college management information systems.
• Knowledge of the Health & Safety issues relevant to IT and up to date with technological developments in the sector
• In depth understanding of the current funding audit requirements for all key funding streams and experienced in producing and validating ILRs
• To be fully conversant with the requirements of current Data Protection and Freedom of Information legislation with an understanding of how this impacts on learner data and MIS more generally
• The ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with staff at all levels, and external organisations as required with advanced report writing skills and ability to concisely convey key information.
• Commitment to Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding and Health and Safety