Director of MIS, Funding & Data Havant & Southdowns College

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Director of MIS, Funding & Data Havant & Southdowns College

Data has the power to transform decision-making, improve student outcomes and shape the future of an organisation. We are seeking an inspiring and collaborative Director of MIS, Funding & Data to join our College Leadership Team and lead one HSDC's most important strategic functions.

• Location: Hampshire

In this influential role, you will bring together management information, funding, business intelligence, data governance and examinations, ensuring that colleagues across the College have the insight, confidence and tools they need to make informed decisions. You'll work closely with leaders across curriculum and professional services, helping to turn complex data into meaningful action that supports student success, organisational performance and financial sustainability.

We're looking for a trusted and forward-thinking leader with experience in MIS, funding, data or business intelligence within further education or a similarly complex environment. Most importantly, you'll be someone who enjoys working with people, building capability and creating a culture where data is accessible, valued and used to make a positive difference.

If you're passionate about combining strategic leadership with meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Who we are

Havant & South Downs College (HSDC) is a leading further education and sixth form college in Hampshire, serving thousands of students across its Havant, South Downs (Waterlooville) and Alton campuses.

The college offers a wide range of academic and technical pathways, including A Levels, T Levels, vocational qualifications, apprenticeships, adult learning and higher education courses.

Committed to excellence, HSDC provides outstanding teaching, strong employer partnerships, and industry-standard facilities that help students develop the skills, confidence, and experience needed for future success.

With a focus on achievement, progression and employability, HSDC empowers learners to reach their potential.

About the role

The Director of MIS, Funding & Data is a pivotal leadership role within the College, reporting to the Deputy CEO - Finance and serving as a member of the College Leadership Team. You will lead a broad portfolio encompassing management information systems, data governance, funding compliance, statutory returns, business intelligence, examinations and systems development, ensuring that accurate, reliable and timely information underpins strategic decision-making across the organisation.

This is an opportunity to shape the College's data strategy and create a modern, customer-focused service that enables leaders and managers to use information with confidence. You will act as the College's senior authority on MIS, funding and data, providing insight that supports curriculum planning, financial sustainability, organisational performance and improved student outcomes.

Leading specialist teams across MIS, data and examinations, you will ensure the highest standards of data quality, funding assurance and regulatory compliance, while driving continuous improvement in systems, reporting and service delivery. You will work closely with colleagues across curriculum, finance, IT and professional services, developing strong partnerships that ensure data is not only accurate and compliant, but also a powerful tool for innovation, planning and growth.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking an experienced and strategically minded leader with a strong track record in MIS, data, business intelligence or funding within further education or another highly regulated education environment. You will bring deep expertise in funding compliance, statutory returns and data governance, together with the ability to translate complex technical and regulatory requirements into meaningful insight and practical solutions.

You will be an influential and credible professional, comfortable engaging with senior leaders, governors, auditors and external stakeholders. Equally important is your ability to build and lead high-performing teams, champion data quality and develop a culture where evidence-based decision-making is embedded across the organisation.

The successful candidate will combine analytical rigour with commercial awareness, balancing compliance, operational effectiveness and learner outcomes. You will be collaborative, resilient and forward-thinking, with experience of improving systems, strengthening organisational capability and leading change in a complex environment. Most importantly, you will be passionate about using data and insight to make a tangible difference to both organisational performance and student success.

Applicants with disabilities are welcome to contact us in confidence at any stage of the recruitment process to discuss any reasonable adjustments or support that may be required to ensure fair and equal participation.

Recruitment selection processes are based on evidence of competence stated in the person specification and in relation to our values.

Timetable

We are in the process of confirming interview dates. Once confirmed, we will update the site and contact those who have applied.

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