Job Title: Funding and Data Manager (MIS)

Location: Hybrid / London Area

Salary: Circa £45,000 per annum

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Reporting to: Group Director of Operations

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced and meticulous Funding and Data Manager (MIS) to lead on funding compliance, data accuracy, and performance reporting across our funded programmes. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring data integrity, optimising funding claims, and producing board-level insights to support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all aspects of funding and ILR data management for ASF, FCfJ, Study Programmes, Advanced Learner Loans, and Apprenticeships

• Ensure compliance with DfE and other regulatory bodies’ funding rules and audit requirements

• Produce accurate monthly ILR returns and maintain robust data validation processes

• Analyse and report on learner progress, funding performance, and financial claims to the Group Director of Operations and the Board

• Design and deliver regular performance dashboards and bespoke reports for internal stakeholders

• Support curriculum and delivery teams with funding guidance, forecasting and scenario planning

• Drive continuous improvement in data systems, processes and reporting tools

• Manage relationships with external auditors, funding agencies and data system providers

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in MIS/data management in the post-16 education and skills sector

• Experience knowledge of PICS

• Strong knowledge of ESFA funding methodologies including ASF, FCfJ, Study Programmes, Loans and Apprenticeships

• In-depth understanding of ILR returns, PDSAT, FIS, and audit preparation

• Excellent analytical skills and advanced Excel capability

• Confident communicator, able to present complex data clearly to senior stakeholders

• Detail-focused, with a proactive and solutions-driven approach

To Apply:

Email in with CV and covering letter to [email protected]