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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # MIS Manager - **Company:** Professional Development & Training LTD - **Location:** Castleford, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Power BI, SQL Databases, Performance Monitor, Data Management - **Published:** May 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2fe9d08b44d5da35 ## About the Role Do you have a valid Driving License license?, Do you have experience in Time management?, Essential: * Proven experience in a MIS, compliance, or data-management role within the further education, apprenticeships, or skills sector. * Strong understanding of both devolved and non-devolved funding rules, audit requirements, and ILR specifications. * Demonstrable experience processing ILR data, resolving errors, and submitting accurate funding claims. * Ability to validate eligibility and evidence to maintain fully compliant learner records. * Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex guidance and apply it operationally. * High level of attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy. * Extensive experience using skills MIS platforms (e.g., PICS) * Excellent organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. * Strong communication skills * Experience preparing for and supporting external audits. Desirable: * Experience working across multiple funding streams (Adult Skills, Apprenticeships, commercial programmes, Bootcamps etc.). * Knowledge of Ofsted requirements relating to data and learner records. * Experience developing MIS policies, process maps, or compliance frameworks. * Advanced data analysis or reporting skills (e.g., Power BI, Excel, SQL). ## Description This is a position for a MIS Manager. Alongside the role, you will manage the admin provision and team of the organisation as well as Input into our MIS systems accurately., Administration & MIS Development * Manage and be responsible for the Admin team - Day to day workload, training and development as well as longer term activities and projects, as well as appraisals and reviews * Oversee and optimise the organisation's MIS platform(s), ensuring functionality supports delivery and compliance. * Support with system upgrades, configuration improvements, and workflow optimisation to enhance data quality and operational efficiency. * Train staff on MIS usage, evidence requirements, and data input standards. * Act as the primary point of contact for MIS support, troubleshooting, and colleague liaison. Data Management & ILR Processing * Oversee the complete ILR (Individualised Learner Record) cycle, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to Funding body rules. * Adding learners to Pics and manage ILR uploads, error resolution, and monthly/period-end submissions. * Ensure all learner data is captured, maintained, and updated in line with funding and delivery requirements. * Conduct routine data audits to identify inconsistencies or missing data and implement corrective actions. * Maintain and develop reporting dashboards to support internal performance monitoring. Compliance, Audit & Quality Assurance * Ensure all funding claims are compliant, auditable, and supported by robust learner evidence. * Validate eligibility documents, learning activity, progression, and achievement evidence to safeguard against audit risk. * Maintain a comprehensive evidence matrix and ensure all records meet funding partner standards. * Prepare for external audits and lead on internal audit processes, including responding to audit findings and implementing improvement actions. * Monitor changes to funding rules, contract requirements, and regulatory guidance, communicating impacts to leadership and delivery teams. Funding Claims & Performance Tracking * Manage the timely and accurate submission of all monthly and final funding claims. * Work closely with delivery, operations, and finance teams to ensure claims are aligned with contractual performance and compliance expectations. * Analyse data trends to identify risks, underperformance, or opportunities to maximise compliant funding. * Produce regular reports on and maintain performance forecasts. Cross-Functional Collaboration * Work collaboratively with SLT, delivery team members, and administrative staff to ensure data accuracy and evidence completeness. * Provide expert guidance on funding rules, compliance risks, and best practice. * Provide MIS and compliance data reports and intelligence to inform senior leadership meetings and strategic discussions. * Support new programme onboarding by ensuring systems, processes, and compliance frameworks are established from the outset. ## Related Videos - [Stories from an Unsuccessful Recruiter](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1476-stories-from-an-unsuccessful-recruiter) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Beyond Gut Feelings: The Rise of Data-Driven HR](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1326-beyond-gut-feelings-the-rise-of-data-driven-hr) - [From Syntax to Singularity: AI’s Impact on Developer Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/900-from-syntax-to-singularity-ai-s-impact-on-developer-roles) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london)