PURPOSE OF THE POSTTo lead and manage the Management Information System (MIS) and the MIS team, ensuring the effective use of data and systems to support funding compliance, service planning, and quality assurance across the Employment, Skills and Learning Service. The post holder will: 1. Drive the continuous improvement of MIS processes to ensure learner and service data is accurate, valid, reliable, and fit for audit and performance monitoring. 2. Ensure full compliance with all Funding Body requirements, including those of the Department for Education (DfE), Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA). 3. Provide clear and effective leadership in the development and delivery of MIS, planning and funding, in line with the Service’s standards and expectations. 4. Oversee funding compliance through the use of PDSATs, Funding Occupancy Reports, and regular audits of participant data. 5. Work collaboratively with the Head of Service, Senior Management team, and Curriculum teams to prepare for Self-Assessment, Ofsted inspection, and other quality assurance processes. 6. Develop and maintain robust reporting within the MIS to provide accurate, timely, and insightful data that underpins effective contract performance management and supports continuous quality improvement across the Ser...