Head of MIS

Head of MIS and Compliance

• Ensuring that out client meets all compliance requirements including ESFA funding rules and other legislation.
• Advising staff on compliance and funding related matters.
• Line management of the Senior MIS/Compliance Officer and Apprenticeship Advisor
• Liaison with ESFA personnel including audit and Relationship Manager staff.
• The candidate is responsible for responding to all requests for information.
• Supporting staff on MIS and Compliance issues and sharing advice.
• Developing and managing compliance systems to meet requirements and performing internal audits to test the effectiveness of these systems.
• Preparing and taking the lead on external audits from the ESFA and Ofsted.
• Adapt and develop internal systems to address any industry changes.
• Ensuring accurate ILR submissions are made on time.
• Co-ordinating the enrolment of all learners on to the MIS.
• The candidate is responsible for maintaining data integrity & quality through the use of various systems such as FIS, PDSAT and the FRMs to clean data.
• It is important for the candidate to stay up to date on the latest funding rules and data requirements.
• Producing all KPI reports for teams and managers
• Producing data for Governance Board and Executive Leadership Team meetings.
• Having ownership and management of all the organisations IT systems which includes Onefile and PICS and to provide support and guidance for colleagues whilst using these.
• Leading on PICS integration with other systems including OneFile and CRMs. 
• Taking ownership of organisational procedures that relate to department, which includes ensuring that things are regularly reviwed and updated when necassary.

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Management Level 3 (minimum) 

• The candidate must have some significant proven experience as a MIS manager and a compliance manager in Levy apprenticeships including ILR submissions and audit experience.
• OFSTED experience is desirable.
• Extensive experience using Learner Management Systems. 
• Experience of E-portfolio systems is useful.
• The ability to analyse data and then draw conclusions from this.
• Strong knowledge of the ESFA Funding rules whilst also having the ability to quickly learn updates and changes.
• Excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and keeping records well.
• The ability to meet targets and work to deadlines is important for this candidate.
• Experience of delivering staff training.
• Excellent ICT skills.

• Having excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication to team members, managers and all stakeholders.
• A commitment ensuring a high-quality learning experience.
• High degree of initiative, accuracy, efficiency, and lots of attention to detail.
• The candidate should have strong time management, organisational and administrative skills.
• The ability to work under pressure and to meet competitive deadlines. 
• The candidate should be solution focused and objective in their approach.