Are you a senior MIS or data professional who wants to do more than keep systems running? Are you looking for a role where you can shape a College's long-term approach to data, drive real digital transformation and lead a skilled technical team with the credibility and backing to make it happen? If so, this is an exceptional opportunity.
This is a senior, high-profile role at the heart of Barnet and Southgate College's data and digital strategy. As MIS Manager, you will serve as the architect of the College's data environment, leading the strategic development, management and integrity of our Student Management Information Systems, ensuring high-quality Business Intelligence that drives decision-making, improves learner outcomes and keeps the College compliant in a complex FE funding landscape.
This is an exciting time to join us. The College is actively investing in its digital future, including the implementation of ProSolution and the continued modernisation of its data and systems landscape, moving away from legacy approaches towards robust, well-governed cloud-based environments. You will have real influence over how student and funding data is structured, trusted and used, working closely with senior leaders and combining strategic leadership with genuine technical credibility.
About Barnet and Southgate College
We change lives, empower individuals and connect communities.
We are an ambitious, forward-thinking further education college in North London, proud to serve diverse communities across Barnet, Southgate and beyond. Our 2030 Vision is bold: to be a leading provider of learning and skills development, fostering exceptional educational experiences, driven by innovation, collaboration and excellence.
You will be joining a collaborative, values-led culture that prioritises integrity, professionalism and sustainable delivery. Your work will be highly visible, your impact tangible, and your opportunity to influence the College's direction genuine. This is a role for someone who wants to shape things, not just manage them.
What You'll Be Doing
* Systems architecture and modernisation: Lead the College's transition from legacy databases to modern, scalable data environments including cloud-based SQL and Azure Data Studio, acting as technical lead for primary vendors (OneAdvanced/ProSolution) and third-party FE integrators.
* Business intelligence and analytics: Design and deploy sophisticated Power BI dashboards, develop predictive models to identify at-risk learners and funding risks, lead data warehousing and ETL processes, and maintain a single trusted version of the College's data.
* Funding and audit readiness: Ensure the College's BI and reporting capability is continuously audit-ready for Ofsted inspections and internal and external reviews, maintaining full compliance in a complex FE funding environment.
* Data governance and security: Champion UK GDPR, information security and data ethics, managing access controls, data-sharing agreements and code repositories to ensure business continuity and data integrity.
* Team leadership: Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing MIS team, fostering a culture of continuous technical upskilling, best practice and shared accountability.
* Stakeholder engagement: Translate complex technical requirements into plain language for non-technical colleagues and senior leaders, deliver training and technical support, and act as a trusted partner across curriculum and support functions.
* Project and financial management: Lead MIS projects and contribute to cross-College digital initiatives, manage the MIS systems budget and expenditure, and ensure system updates and migrations are delivered on time with minimal disruption.
What You'll Bring
Essential
* A degree or equivalent qualification in information systems, computing, data or a related field, or substantial equivalent professional experience
* Proven experience of managing and developing complex databases and reporting solutions in an FE environment
* Advanced SQL skills including T-SQL, stored procedures and views
* Expertise in Power BI including DAX and Power Query
* Experience leading teams with a collaborative, service-driven approach
* Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and communicate data clearly to non-technical stakeholders
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
* Effective organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
* Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding
Even Better If You Have...
* Professional certifications in Microsoft SQL, BI tools or ITIL
* Database administration and systems integration experience
Experience with ProSolution or similar FE MIS platforms
* Experience with cloud-based data environments including Azure
Potential Interview Dates
Week commencing 22nd June 2026.
Our Employee Pledge
The College offers employees a generous holiday allowance of 31 days annual leave for our support staff plus bank holidays. Pro Rata'd for part time employees. We also offer an attractive package of optional benefits for employees to take advantage of - please see below a list of our current staff benefits available at the College. Benefits include:
* Annual Season Ticket Loans: We offer permanent or contract staff with a minimum of a 12 month contract the option to purchase an annual season ticket loan without the big financial hit in one go! A season ticket loan will spread the cost over the course of a year by using the salary sacrifice scheme, this helps with your finances and is paid back monthly through your salary.
* Cycle to Work Scheme: The scheme is an incentive for staff, offering tax free bikes through bike shops and is run by Cyclescheme Ltd. You can get a tax-free bike, which for most people means they save around 32% of the cost for a new bike!
* Employee Support Helpline: The Employee Assistance Helpline can be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They provide you and your family with counselling and advice, covering a variety of personal or workplace issues. It is free to use and all calls are confidential.
* Eye Tests for DSE Users: The College will refund the cost of regular eye tests for staff that use Display Screen Equipment regularly as part of their duties.
* Flu vouchers: We offer established staff a free flu vaccination voucher to take to a large range of local high street pharmacies.
* Gym Facilities: Our Sports Centre at Southgate Campus is available for all staff with cardio, strength and conditioning equipment. The 2-floor gym is free for members of staff to use Monday to Friday within term time.
* Hair Salon Services and Beauty Treatments: A range of competitively-priced hairdressing services are accessible at our Colindale Campus. Regularly providing special staff offers which is convenient during lunch hours or after work.
* High Street Discounts: Discount for teachers is a shopping benefits website for staff which gives access to fantastic savings on leading retail brands, plus lots of great special offers! We also have staff discount available with local high street stores within walking distance of our three main campuses
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