Walsall College is one of the most successful colleges in the country. We have a number of campuses in and around the borough of.....
Walsall College is one of the most successful colleges in the country. We have a number of campuses in and around the borough of Walsall with modern facilities and environment for excellent learning and working. We have over 850 staff, and more than 12,000 people study vocational technical qualifications, apprenticeships and higher education programmes each year.
We are looking for an experienced and confident leader to join our college as Head of MIS. This role will be a senior management post and responsible for the data, information & funding integrity of the organisation through the management of appropriate information systems and ensure timely delivery of ILR and associated funding returns. The Head of MIS will support the College’s strategic pledges and feature as a key advisor and funding expert to the Senior Management Team in funding decision-making, supporting the strategy to achieve further growth, with proactive analysis and recommendations.
Who we are looking for:
Someone with the ability to persuade, influence, listen and foster effective partnerships with others.
A person with a confident approach to decision-making and a proven track record in high level management and use of data for decision making and getting others to use data
What we are looking for someone with:
Extensive technical expertise and experience of sector data management, analysis, reporting and compliance.
Demonstrable experience of working in a regulated educational / training environment and the ability to demonstrate an understanding of the challenges facing the FE sector.
Up to date knowledge, interpretation and understanding of the sector including FE/HE funding mechanisms and methodologies
Strong analytical and planning skills with the ability to interpret, evaluate and communicate complex information accurately and effectively
Walsall College is uniquely and proudly vocational. Offering a wide range of courses from Further Education and Apprenticeships through to Higher Education. Our greatest passion is unleashing the potential of individuals, communities and businesses and our greatest legacy is the talent of our students: skilled, professional and enterprising.
This is an exciting time for Walsall College and an excellent opportunity for the right individual to play a key role in our future success. We are also open to considering a hybrid working arrangement for the right candidate. Come and join us if you have what we are looking for.
In return we offer a mix of financial and non-financial benefits. Some of these benefits include a competitive salary, generous annual leave and college closure days, Local Government pension, Simply Health care scheme; Employee Assistance programme; Free onsite carparking; Salary sacrifice schemes such as bike to work; Career and professional development opportunities; Improving working lives through employment policies such as flexible working, maternity, paternity; State of the art campuses with the latest industry facilities, including our Graduate Salon of Hair and Beauty and on site Little Professors’ Nursery; Commitment to wellbeing & mental health.
Closing date* for applications is 18 December 2023 at 10.00am
*Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity
If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Megan Blackshaw-Smith, PA Support on 01922 657013 who will arrange this for you.
We are passionate about promoting equality of opportunity and creating a working environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated and everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. Our environment is diverse in character and student population. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from Black Minority Ethnic origin and those with a disability.
