Head of MIS, Funding and Compliance BLUH63667

Head of MIS, Funding and Compliance BLUH63667

Home Based

£55,000 - £60,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Plus Car Allowance

Our client has six colleges, two training providers and around 2,500 staff spread across 61 locations, which also makes them one of the largest not for profit training groups in the UK.

They work with thousands of learners, employers and apprentices each year, collaborating with businesses across the UK to help underpin their journey to success and future growth.

Their training providers are looking for a Head of MIS, Funding and Compliance to be responsible for ensuring all processes and learner documentation meets the requirement of the relevant funding body.  The post holder is also responsible for ensuring that learner records are processed timely and accurately to maximise funding and manage performance operationally.  

In the role you will take responsibility for the data management of the whole organisation and all income streams. This includes the review and maintenance of systems to ensure that they are fit for purpose, meeting the needs of external stakeholders such as funding bodies, auditors and inspection bodies and internal stakeholders. An expert in compliance and funding regulations to ensure that income is maximised and that the company is audit-proof, the post holder will ensure that there is a ‘right first time’ approach to compliance, leading on user-friendly processes and documentation which ensures cash flow is maximised for the organisation and its subcontractors.

The successful candidate will be educated to Degree level or equivalent in a closely related subject (e.g. mathematics, accountancy, computer science) and have training and experience of successful data management and / or funding and compliance management and /or MIS management in Further Education and Skills in a complex organisation across complex funding streams. With a minimum of 3 years experience in a management role and of working in the FE and Skills Sector, you will be adept at data analysis and presenting information, producing data dashboards and advising and influencing senior leadership on data, data systems, funding and compliance issues.

Training and experience of successful improvement in a range of quality MIS, Funding and Compliance and continuous improvement and inspection methodology in the FE and Skills Sector e.g. Ofsted, Estyn, SDS, Matrix and Merlin is essential.

Please refer to the full Job Description when completing your application.

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