Walsall College is rated Ofsted ‘Good’ with a number of campuses in around the borough of Walsall with modern facilities and environment for excellent learning and working. We have an annual turnover of circa £45 million, over 850 staff, nearly 13,000 students and a successful learning culture.

We are now looking for an experienced dynamic leader to join our college as Head of Management Information Services to continue our journey of success, who will be responsible for the data, information & funding integrity of the organisation through the management of appropriate information systems.

You will be part of the Senior Management Team and a key operational lead, acting as an advisor and funding expert in funding decision-making and supporting the strategy to achieve further growth, with proactive analysis and recommendations.

Who we are looking for :

• An experienced manager, who is well organised, can work under pressure, and has extensive experience of managing MIS services.
• Someone who is technically competent with recent experience of sector data management, analysis, reporting and compliance.
• A person who has experience of working within a regulated environment and the ability to demonstrate an understanding of the challenges facing the FE sector.

What we are looking for :

• Extensive technical experience and experience of sector data management, analysis, reporting and compliance.
• Have worked in a complex and changing environment with significant transactional activity.
• Strong analytical and planning skills with the ability to interpret, evaluate and communicate complex information accurately and effectively.

Walsall College is uniquely and proudly vocational. Offering a wide range of courses from Further Education and Apprenticeships through to Higher Education. Our greatest passion is unleashing the potential of individuals, communities and businesses and our greatest legacy is the talent of our students : skilled, professional and enterprising.

This is an exciting time for Walsall College and an excellent opportunity for the right individual to play a key role in our future success. Come and join us if you have what we are looking for.

Should you want to talk through any of the details please contact Matthew Brown, Director of Finance & MIS. To arrange this, please contact his PA, Melanie Smith on 01922 651137. Please also refer to the attached job description for further details.

We are passionate about promoting equality of opportunity and creating a working environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated and everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. Our environment is diverse in character and student population. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from Black Minority Ethnic origin and those with a disability.

Walsall College is committed to safeguarding our children and young people / vulnerable adults. We uphold fundamental British Values and expect all our employees to do the same. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including previous employment checks, online searches and an Enhanced DBS Check.

Interviews will be held on 3 October 2023.