MIS Director

Plumpton College, Ditchling Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 3AE

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  21 September 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  21 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
  • IT support
  • Leadership and management
  • Business support, administration and corporate services
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Basic working hours are from 0830hrs to 1700hrs Monday to Friday, but some flexibility will be required to meet the needs of the business. This is an all-year-round post. There will be some evening and weekend working required to support department and whole college events where there will be a requirement to attend.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Up to £66,304 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

Plumpton College is seeking a strategic, analytical and forward-thinking MIS Director to lead and develop our Management Information Systems function across the organisation.

This is a senior leadership opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality data, insight and reporting that underpins effective decision-making, curriculum planning and funding optimisation.

About the Role

As the MIS Director, you will lead the College’s MIS function, ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely and compliant data to support both internal stakeholders and external funding bodies. You will play a critical role in maximising funding, maintaining compliance, and driving continuous improvement in data systems and reporting.

You will:

• Lead the MIS team, driving high performance and continuous improvement, working closely alongside the MIS Systems Manager.
• Provide high-quality data, analysis and reporting to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Oversee timely and accurate returns to external stakeholders, including ESFA and OfS, ensuring compliance with funding rules.
• Support curriculum planning and funding maximisation through effective use of data and systems.
• Produce and monitor academic income reports, including forecasting, pipelines and performance against targets.
• Ensure the integrity, security and compliance of all student data systems and records.
• Lead on internal audit and assurance processes relating to student data and funding.
• Act as the key contact for external auditors and inspections, providing accurate data and follow-up actions.
• Oversee subcontractor reporting and apprenticeship funding systems.
• Work collaboratively across departments to ensure systems are integrated, effective and aligned with College strategy.
• Provide training and guidance to curriculum managers on funding, qualifications and MIS systems.
• Contribute to the College Management Team and support the delivery of the College Operational Plan.

About You

We are looking for a driven and strategic leader with strong technical expertise and the ability to influence at senior level.

Essential:

• Hold a degree and/or professional qualification.
• Significant experience of MIS within an FE or HE environment.
• Strong understanding of FE and HE funding methodologies and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience managing returns to external funding agencies.
• Experience leading and developing teams to achieve quality and financial targets.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to think strategically and drive continuous improvement.
• A proactive, flexible and solutions-focused approach.

Desirable:

• Management qualification.

You will be a confident and credible leader with a passion for data-driven decision-making and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for students and the College.

What the college offers its staff

Why Join Us?

At Plumpton College, we live our values—Ambitious, Professional, Enterprising, Passionate, Supportive, and Progressive — in everything we do.

You’ll benefit from:

We offer a competitive salary alongside a generous benefits package, including 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and efficiency days at Christmas. Staff are enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme and have access to comprehensive CPD opportunities. As a Disability Confident Committed employer and a signatory of the Menopause Pledge, we are proud to foster an inclusive and supportive workplace.

New colleagues benefit from a structured induction and a supported probationary period, as well as a strong coaching culture with in-house L5 trained coaches.

Employees also enjoy a range of lifestyle and wellbeing benefits such as eligibility for a TOTUM card and Blue Light Card, free eye tests, free use of our onsite gym, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted Plumpton wine and courses, free onsite parking, and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Our commitment to staff wellbeing and community is further demonstrated through regular networking events, active EDI and Sustainability committees and social events at Christmas.

We reserve the right to interview or close the vacancy early should we receive a high number of applications. Early applications are strongly encouraged. Please note we are unable to offer Visa sponsorship for this role and we are not seeking agency/recruitment support for this position.

Plumpton College is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and is dedicated to pursuing non-discriminatory policies and practices and eliminating unfair discrimination on any basis.

Plumpton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Apply now to take on a key leadership role and help shape the future of data, funding and decision-making at Plumpton College.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

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About Plumpton College

• Organisation type: FE College, ages 16 to 99
• Education phase: Sixth form or FE college
• Size: No information available
• Age range: 16 to 99
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Plumpton College website
• Email address: recruitment@plumpton.ac.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/plumpton-college

Arranging a visit to Plumpton College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@plumpton.ac.uk.

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