Management Information Systems

OverviewRole : Management Information Systems (MIS) OfficerSalary : G £33,143 - £36,363 a yearLocation : Derby Adult Learning ServiceHours : 37 hours a weekContract Type : PermanentWe are seeking an experienced Management Information Systems (MIS) Manager to lead the Management Information team, ensuring accurate data collection, reporting, analysis, compliance and funding compliance across the Adult Learning, Employment & Skills Service contracts.You will manage and develop our MI system (ProSolution), using SQL, Excel, and Power BI to produce robust reports and dashboards to support service performance, strategic planning, and quality improvement. You must have experience of overseeing funding returns, including the Individualised Learner Record (ILR) and the annual FE Workforce Data Return, ensuring compliance with DfE and MCA regulations.As an experienced manager, you will lead a small MIS team, providing coaching, training, and development to maintain high standards of data accuracy and operational efficiency. You will work collaboratively with curriculum teams, senior managers, and HR, maintaining participant and staff records, in line with Data Protection requirements. You will also be responsible for managing curriculum timetables, ensuring learner enrolments, scheduling, and reporting are accurately reflected in the MIS.The role requires strong analytical skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable reports. Awareness of funding processes is essential, as the post may involve supporting budgeted funding returns.This is a full-time position, based at one of our learning centres in Derby, with a requirement for flexibility to travel and work across sites throughout the city as needed. Working hours are Monday–Friday with occasional additional hours during peak reporting periods, such as the ILR close in mid-October.ResponsibilitiesLead a Management Information Systems (MIS) team, providing coaching, training, and development to maintain high standards of data accuracy and operational efficiency.Manage and develop the MIS system (ProSolution), using SQL, Excel, and Power BI to produce robust reports and dashboards to support service performance, strategic planning, and quality improvement.Oversee funding returns, including the ILR and the annual FE Workforce Data Return, ensuring compliance with DfE and MCA regulations.Collaborate with curriculum teams, senior managers, and HR to maintain participant and staff records in line with Data Protection requirements.Manage curriculum timetables, learner enrolments, scheduling, and reporting within the MIS.Translate complex data into actionable reports and ensure data-driven insights inform decisions.Support budgeted funding returns and awareness of funding processes as required.QualificationsExperience managing MIS, data collection, reporting, analysis, and funding compliance across relevant service contracts.Advanced proficiency in Excel, with strong analytical skills.Experience using SQL and Power BI to produce reports and dashboards.Experience overseeing funding returns, including ILR and FE Workforce Data Return, ensuring compliance with DfE and MCA regulations.Ability to translate complex data into actionable reports and work collaboratively with curriculum teams and senior stakeholders.BenefitsFlexible work / life balance schemeHybrid workingContinued professional development opportunities & career conversations27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service), plus bank holidaysLocal Government Pension SchemeTeam Derby Rewards – retail and leisure discountsTusker Car Benefit SchemeCycle2Work Scheme & free cycle trainingEmployee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Calendar and SupportAccess to Equality Employee Networks – LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network and Neurodiversity NetworkSupport for colleagues who are carersNext StepsIf you would like to apply for this vacancy via an #J-18808-Ljbffr