MIS and Data Manager

This forward-thinking education provider is committed to high standards, strong compliance, and continuous improvement. They want someone credible and confident who can work across teams, challenge when needed, and help raise quality consistently. The Organisation This forward-thinking education provider is committed to creating a positive, inclusive workplace where every member of staff can thrive. Their focus is on empowering people, strengthening leadership capability, and driving meaningful organisational change aligned to their long-term vision. Role Purpose

• Make sure key funding and government data returns are submitted accurately, on time, and in line with the rules.

• Help protect funding and keep the organisation compliant by checking data quality, fixing issues, and supporting audits.

• Work across teams to keep records accurate, understand changing guidance, and improve how data is managed. Role Responsibilities

• Produce, check, and submit required data returns, fixing errors before deadlines.

• Investigate data issues with internal teams and correct discrepancies to meet funding and regulatory requirements.

• Keep up with rule changes, assess the impact, and explain updates clearly to the right people.

• Carry out regular data quality checks and reports, then put fixes in place.

• Support audits by preparing evidence, answering queries, and making sure records are accurate and compliant.

• Work with teams like exams, finance, BI, IT, and compliance to keep achievements, fees, system setup, and core data accurate and up to date.

• Strong experience with ILR data, funding rules, and data returns, plus experience using MIS or student records systems.
• Confident working with large datasets, including checking, analysing, and correcting data.
• Good process and reporting skills, with experience improving procedures.
• Strong organisation, problem-solving, and attention to detail, with the ability to explain complex info simply.
• Full rights to work within the UK.

• Generous annual leave and pension scheme.
• Professional development opportunities to support continued growth.
• Inclusive, supportive environment that values innovation and wellbeing.
• Access to staff discounts and health & wellbeing initiatives. Don't wait, apply today and be part of an inspiring educational environment that transforms lives! We have multiple jobs across this region currently so even if this one isn't quite right for you, we'd love to hear from you regardless. Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.

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