MIS Funding & Data Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a MIS Data & Funding Manager to provide effective leadership and line management of the roles within Data services and Contracts, that manage the MIS and its functionality, the funded learner data, exports and reporting and contractual financial management activity.

To provide strategic direction and operational decision making to enable Training 2000 to meet its contractual obligations and provide financial, quality and performance management information to the business.

Some of the key duties of the role will include:

To provide effective leadership and line management of System development and report writing staff to ensure:

• That data management systems are implemented, maintained, secure, sustainable and continuously reviewed to achieve efficient data management.
• Financial, quality and performance reports are available to the business to inform decisions and bids, provide visibility to leadership, to respond to external contractual requests and to manage operational performance.

Provide line management of the contract specialist staff to ensure:

• The integrity and timeliness of data exported to funding bodies through the use of PDSATs, The Apprenticeship Service, Funding & Monitoring reports, and other government funding systems.
• Accurate and timely invoicing, crediting, and payment in line with contractual requirements.

Line Manage the Data Co-ordinators through the Data Co-ordinator Team Leader to ensure integrity of data that is compliant and timely management of starters, leavers, changes and archiving of learner data.

To lead on the funding data / management information strategy aligning development plans to UCLan's strategy to maximise associated benefits and efficiencies and achieve consistency across the group.

To drive a data compliant culture through developing, embedding, and driving policies, processes and procedures which relate to data processing and management.

Some essential requirements:

• Comprehensive knowledge of Government contractual obligations and funding rules in relation to funded training in particular Apprenticeships and Traineeships.
• High level knowledge and use of various MIS including Maytas and other further education systems.
• Strong knowledge of the successful performance criteria of funded provision and how to manage data to drive success.
• Highly effective and consistent communication and active listening skills.
• Strong organisational and presentation skills.
• A positive and proactive approach in anticipating customer requirements and delivery to high standards of customer satisfaction.
• Positive team player to ensure company wide solutions and improvements are effective.

Desirable requirements:

• Possession of professional qualification in accordance with position held, i.e. relevant degree.
• Management qualification.
• Ability to design and deliver staff training aligned to the remit of the department.

Why work for Training 2000

We believe Training 2000 is a great place to work. We genuinely care about our employees and offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• 27 days holiday (increasing to 32 days in accordance with service) plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Opportunity to purchase an additional 5 day holiday per year
• Birthday leave
• Contributory pension scheme (after a qualifying period)
• Life insurance based on 4 x annual salary
• Health Cash Plan (after qualifying period)
• Annual CPD days and opportunities for career development and progression
• Family friendly policies
• Modern facilities and on-site cafeteria
• Remote working
• Free parking (on and off-site)
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date: Sunday, 26 May 2024

Location: Blackburn

Contract type: Permanent

Department: Data Services

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Safeguarding Statement

Training 2000 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, learners, sub-contractors, employers, and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to the receipt of enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or a check via the Update Service as well as other recruitment checks.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, we conduct online / social media checks for all candidates shortlisted for interviews to ascertain their suitability to work with children and young people.

Training 2000 are committed to equality, diversity, and access for all.

We reserve the right to close this job vacancy early if we find a suitable candidate before the closing date.