Your new company

This is your chance to join a forward-thinking educational institution that''s redefining what excellence looks like in Further Education. With a multi-campus footprint and a culture built on innovation and continuous improvement, the organisation is undergoing an exciting phase of strategic development, investing in digital transformation, data-driven decision-making and student-centred services. As part of the senior management team, you''ll play a critical role in shaping the systems and strategies that underpin student success, institutional growth and regulatory excellence. This is a role for someone who thrives at the intersection of data, leadership and transformation.

Your new role

As the Head of MIS and Admissions, you''ll take on a high-impact leadership position overseeing the College''s Management Information Systems, Admissions, Exams and Compliance functions. You''ll be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of funding returns to key bodies including ESFA, GLA, and HESA, while managing the full student data journey, from application through to achievement. This role offers the chance to lead cross-functional teams, drive continuous improvement in data systems and play a central role in curriculum planning and student recruitment. It''s a strategic, hands-on position where your expertise will directly influence institutional performance and student outcomes.

What you''ll need to succeed

You''ll bring a strong background in Further Education MIS and funding compliance, with the leadership skills to inspire teams and the technical acumen to manage complex data systems. Your knowledge of ILR requirements and ESFA funding rules will be robust, and you''ll have proven experience guiding MIS teams through the full funding cycle. A deep understanding of student record systems and data integrity checks will be essential, along with the ability to produce and interpret analytical reports for a range of stakeholders. You''ll be confident supporting curriculum planning and forecasting, navigating audit processes and ensuring alignment with funding body regulations.

What you need to do now
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