MIS Manager

HOURS: Normally 37 hours per week but commensurate on completing the duties associated with the post.

JOB PURPOSE:

• To deliver timely funding reports to the funding agencies or associations.
• To manage and produce accurate and timely data reports on all aspects of learner applications, performance, funding and progression.
• To ensure that our data systems are fit for purpose and allow accurate, meaningful and timely reporting, analysis and returns as required.
• To ensure that the College is fully versed to local, regional and national funding and curriculum developments.
• To review and improve data lead systems and processes to support to support College staff in delivering their roles.
• To advise and guide College management and other staff in respect of a variety of College funding streams and methodologies attaching to learner activity to help shape the design and recording of curriculum to maximize performance and funding.
• To deputise for the Chief Operating Officer as required.
• To maintain highly developed business planning processes including reporting assisting with strategic planning for curriculum development and responsibility for the planning and modeling systems.

Person Specification

• An appropriate academic or professional vocational qualification at degree or higher degree level.
• To achieved Maths and English up to level 2.
• Advanced IT skills up to at least level 3. Ability to create and query complex data bases.
• Experience of at least three years in working on government data returns for post 16 funded learners.
• Wide experience of post-14 education.
• Experience of managing people.
• Ability to lead major change and development as demonstrated by performance in previous positions.
• Experience of effective performance improvement and quality assurance in further or secondary education.
• A sound understanding of the relevant post 14 qualifications and funding frameworks.
• Awareness of a variety of relevant funding mechanisms and income streams and the acumen to ensure cost-effectiveness in the delivery of the College's learning programmes.
• The ability to set and achieve demanding performance targets and to effectively manage any identified underperformance.
• Interpersonal and communication skills of a high order which are applicable to a range of partners and of clients.
• The qualities of a team player; the ability to work flexibly and effectively as a member of the management group and Curriculum and Learner Experience Group and to make a positive contribution to the corporate management of the College.
• Willingness to work variable hours when necessary to meet the requirements of the post.
• The ability to work flexibly and effectively as an individual and team member.
• Commitment to equality of opportunity for all students, staff, clients and members of the public, regardless of race, religion, creed, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability.
• Proven ability to negotiate with, and influence, a variety of individuals and organisations.

General Terms and Conditions for MIS Manager

Salary: £39,078 to £40,826 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week, on an all year contract
Annual Leave: 31 days annual leave per year plus statutory bank holidays

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION CAN BE FOUND ON THE JOHN RUSKIN COLLEGE WEBSITE.

To apply for this role, please go to www.johnruskin.ac.uk

Send applications to (e-mail or website URL): recruitment@johnruskin.ac.uk

Closing date:  24th October 2014