MIS Manager
| Posting date: | 09 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,000 to £47,625 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 January 2026 |
| Location: | Somerset, South West England |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Somerset Skills & Learning |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
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 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 managers, senior leaders and board members.
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: Collaboration, growth, excellence and innovation
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.
The benefits:
We're pleased to be able to offer you:
32 days annual leave + bank holidays + up to 3 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
**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.
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
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 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 managers, senior leaders and board members.
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: Collaboration, growth, excellence and innovation
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.
The benefits:
We're pleased to be able to offer you:
32 days annual leave + bank holidays + up to 3 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
**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.
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
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