Head of MIS & Reporting

Head of MIS & Reporting

Wiltshire College & University Centre have a great opportunity for a Head of MIS & Reporting (Maternity Cover 1 Year Fixed Term) join our team.

Location: Trowbridge campus with travel to all sites (This is a primarily onsite role; however there is scope for discussion around flexible hybrid working arrangements that can meet the needs of the role)

Salary: Competitive depending on experience

Job Type: Fixed Term MAT cover for 1 year

Full Time 37 hours per week 52 weeks per year starting September 2025

Closing Date: 18th August 2025

About Us:

Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshires economy inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve. Our four main campuses are learning hubs in their communities and we aspire to be an outstanding financially robust and commercially agile provider achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond. Our campuses deliver a diversity of facilities from the country estate and farm of our Lackham campus to new hi-tech digital and state of the art facilities at our Trowbridge Salisbury and Chippenham sites. We have invested 65 million in our estate over the past 10 years. Our turnover is 45 million per annum and growing we employ some 650 staff and support around 11500students.

Head of MIS & Reporting The Role:

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for data-driven decision-making Do you thrive on leading teams transforming systems and influencing college-wide impact Wiltshire College & University Centre is seeking a proactive and forward-thinking Head of MIS & Reporting to cover maternity leave for a 1-year period.

This is a pivotal leadership rolecentral to our college operations and strategic planning. You will lead our MIS Funding Reporting and Examinations functions ensuring the delivery of accurate timely and insightful data that drives college performance funding compliance and learner success.

Head of MIS & Reporting - Key Responsibilities:

• Funding Expertise: Act as the colleges expert on FE HE Apprenticeship and other funding streams advising senior leaders on funding opportunities implications and risks.

• Strategic Reporting: Deliver accurate insightful and timely data to support college-wide decision making and performance evaluation.

• Curriculum Planning: Lead and coordinate the annual curriculum planning process with robust supporting data and analysis.

• System Innovation: Continually enhance data systems to improve the learner journey streamline processes and maximise user experience.

• Compliance & Accuracy: Ensure that all external funding returns are accurate and timely and that internal data supports compliance and audit-readiness.

• Team Leadership: Inspire and manage high-performing teams delivering admissions enrolment and student services.

• Collaboration with Finance: Ensure seamless financial forecasting and reporting through close cooperation with the Finance team.

• Bursaries & Learner Support: Oversee the management and distribution of learner support funds and bursaries in collaboration with finance.

Head of MIS & Reporting You:

We are seeking a collaborative and decisive leader with:

• Proven experience managing MIS funding returns and reporting in a further or higher education environment.
• Strong understanding of DFE JCQ and data protection requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A track record of leading high-performing teams and managing cross-college initiatives.
• Confidence in using and implementing information systems to improve decision-making and efficiency.

Wiltshire College & University Centre is an inclusive and forward-thinking organisation committed to transforming lives through education. You will be part of a friendly dedicated team working to ensure learners have the best possible experience backed by intelligent use of data and technology.

Head of MIS & Reporting Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 30days annual leave for Professional Services Staff plus bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period
• You will be automatically enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• You will have access to our employee assistance programme (EAP) and enjoy other benefits such as discounts with a wide variety of retailers
• Free car parking onsite

Head of MIS & Reporting - Application Process:

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks including checks against the childrens barred list and other employment verifications including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity recognising the valuable perspectives ideas knowledge and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

To submit your application for this exciting Head of MIS & Reporting opportunity please click Apply now.

PLEASE NOTE:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role locatedat the bottom of this pageas a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore we would encourage youto submit your application as soon as possible.

INDLOW

Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6 and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge Chippenham Salisbury and Lackham which specialises in land-based education. We offer a wide array of apprenticeships along with full-time part-time and university-level courses. Notably our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UKs first trackside motorsport engineering training centre dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.