MIS Manager

Salary: Up to £40,000

Location: Hybrid / Somerset

Hours: Full-time – 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 12 noon on Wednesday 14 May 2025 (applications will be reviewed on receipt)

Interview Date: TBA

Who we’re looking for:

Are you a strategic thinker with a sharp eye for data and a passion for improvement? We’re looking for a MIS Manager to lead our MIS function and ensure our data systems drive high-quality decision-making, compliance, and performance across the organisation.

As part of our management team, you’ll manage the MIS team, oversee all learner-related data systems, and ensure accurate reporting to funding bodies. You’ll play a pivotal role in everything from funding optimisation to curriculum planning—supporting staff, managers, and the Board with expert insights and timely information.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and develop the MIS team to deliver a high-quality, customer-focused service.
• Drive improvements in data quality, system performance, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with funding and regulatory requirements (including DFE)
• Oversee learner data systems and online enrolment platforms.
• Support strategic planning, budgeting, and performance tracking.
• Work closely with internal teams to provide expert guidance and training.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience managing MIS in Further Education or Work-based Learning.
• Skilled in SQL reporting, data analysis, and presenting data to various audiences.
• Strong understanding of funding methodologies and data compliance frameworks.
• Experience managing teams and providing accurate management information to senior leaders.
• A proactive, detail-focused approach with great communication skills

In order to be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate how you are able to meet SS&L’s core values:

Why join us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing organisation committed to developing talent and skills across the region. At SS&L we are passionate about how education can have a transformation impact on lives.  Since 2015, we’ve worked hard to improve outcomes for our learners while staying true to our mission: to be a sustainable, community-focused organisation and a great place to work.

If you can offer us the qualities we’re looking for, we can offer you an excellent working environment where you will not only receive training and development opportunities, and excellent holiday and pension benefits, you will also be supporting the growth and development of the local communities in which we operate.

The benefits

We’re pleased to be able to offer you:

• 32 days annual leave (pro rata) + bank holidays + up to 2 gifted Christmas days and a day off for your birthday
• Up to 2 paid volunteering days
• Flexible working and opportunity to work from home
• Totum discount card
• .45p mileage rate**
• NEST Pension Scheme
• On-site parking at certain venues
• Contractual sick, maternity & paternity pay for up to one year (after qualifying period)
• Shared parental leave
• Continued Professional Development
• Supportive culture with elected staff directors
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme

*These opportunities will depend on the needs of the role.

**Rate change after 4000 miles p.a.
SS&L recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination

We welcome and encourage job applications from everyone

Join us and become a vital part of an organisation that supports the wellbeing and development of the region’s communities.

Find out more

If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Kathryn Baker on 07794 578893 or email kbaker@sslcic.co.uk

SS&L is committed to the protection of young people and vulnerable adults and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expect all staff to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to undertake a DBS check relevant to the role applied for

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974

How to apply

Via SS&L website – Work For Us | SS&L