Responsibilities

Are you an educational data leader, looking for a new challenge? We are looking for an MIS Data Manager to lead a team responsible for data processes in relation to the learner journey; Ensuring accurate advice and guidance is given throughout initial enquiry, smooth operation of admissions, accurate enrolment processing, learner-friendly course set up and timetabling.

As an MIS Data Manager, the successful candidate will:

• Delivering excellent customer service to our internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive process change for efficient use of data management tools and the Management Information Systems.
• Analyse, monitor and validate learner data to ensure accurate data processing, including regularly interpreting data validation reports, in line with deadlines.
• Maintain the quality of the data processed by the team.

We will encourage you to develop new skills and expand your opportunities within the College. We are also flexible and accommodating, allowing you to be as productive as possible.

While working at Buckinghamshire College Group you can also take advantage of a host of employee benefits including:

• Pension scheme - LGPS (21% employer contribution)
• 30 days holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays & Additional annual leave purchase scheme
• A wide range of learning - access to free training & continuous professional development
• A bespoke package of intensive induction and probation support
• Flexible working policy and a commitment to employee wellbeing
• Discounts in the Aylesbury Day Nursery & Aylesbury Hair & Beauty (HAB) Salon
• 24hrs/7days a week access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cycle to work and local business employee corporate discount schemes

Buckinghamshire College Group is a Further Education college with three campuses located in Aylesbury, Amersham and Wycombe. We are proud to be a skills-based college supporting over 5000 learners each year to achieve their study and career goals and play a pivotal role in the Buckinghamshire community working with a wide range of employers for example, Pinewood Studios, NHS Trusts and Flannery Plant Hire to name but a few.

You will have an unwavering passion for learning and for supporting learners and staff to achieve more than they ever thought possible – we call this the Bucks College Factor!

If you have the Bucks College Factor, this sounds like a role for you and Buckinghamshire College Group sounds like a place you’d like to be part of, then we’d love to hear from you.

Commitment to Safeguarding

BCG is committed to equal opportunities for all, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and staff alike; all posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive sufficient applications or source a suitable candidate. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Only completed applications will be considered for this role. All applicants will need to complete an application form via our College Website.

For more information on the role please contact HR directly.

Closing date for applications is the 20th May 2024, with interviews taking place on the 28th or 29th May 2024.

Person Specification

Essential:

Education/Qualification: 

• Hold an IT qualification at least to Level 3 or have significant IT experience including databases, Excel, Word, Teams

Knowledge: 

•  Knowledge of Management Information Systems and data management
• Comprehensive understanding of FE funding
• Knowledge of ESFA funding rules and regulations
• Ability to prepare and interpret data reports
• General knowledge of office procedures and administration systems
• Good knowledge of customer service strategies
• Knowledge of GDPR
• Safeguarding Children and Young People (every Child Matters) and Vulnerable Adults

Experience: 

• IT proficiency to a high level
• MIS within Further Education
• Data management experience
• Experience of working with databases
• Management of teams including performance management
• Working to tight deadlines and targets
• Preparation of analytical reports on a variety of information
• Administration experience

Skills: 

• Computer literate, including proficiency in the use of Microsoft products (Word, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint)
• At least an intermediate skill level of Excel
• Ability to collect and record data, showing a high level of attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be able to present complex information clearly, including ability to deliver training
• Deliver outstanding customer care to all types of customers
• High level of numeracy skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Methodical and organised approach to work

Desirable:

Other Specific Qualities: 

• Able to work flexibly under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Ability to be innovative and creative
• Proactive approach to work
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality (data protection)
• Demonstrable commitment to Equality & Diversity, Child Protection, Safeguarding and Prevent showing a desire to challenge inequality & promote diversity and adhere to College Policies and Procedures
• Understanding of the importance of teamwork and commitment to work effectively within the team