Salary: £37,800 per annum
Working hours: Full-Time – 37.5 Hours per week.
Contract type: Permanent
Location: You will be based at our Blackburn site with scope for some remote working thereafter.
About the role:
Training 2000 is a large, independent training provider, based in Blackburn, Lancashire and is owned by the University of Central Lancashire. We have a heritage of over 50 years in Lancashire, delivering learning and development solutions and prides itself on delivery of learning excellence and creating outstanding talent for Lancashire and beyond.
We are seeking to appoint an MIS Data & Funding Manager to oversee the collection, management, processing, use and storage and destruction across the Company. The key duties are primarily associated with the delivery of ESFA funded provision, to enable Training 2000 to meet its contractual obligations and provide financial, quality and performance management information to the business.
The postholder will also be required to provide effective leadership to the Data Services Team and Data Co-ordinators and to lead and drive improvements in the quality and integrity of data.
Main Duties:
- 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 effective leadership and line management of Data Co-ordinators through the Data Co-ordinator Team Leader to ensure compliant and timely management of starters, leavers, changes and archiving of learner data.
- To develop and implement a strong team culture which drives high performance and is founded on trust, respect and a high work ethic.
- To lead on the data / management information strategy aligning development plans to UCLan’s strategy to maximise associated benefits and efficiencies and achieve consistency across the group.
- To oversee the collection, management, processing, use and storage and destruction of learner and employer data for the end to end delivery of provision.
- To drive a data compliant culture through developing, embedding and driving policies, processes and procedures which relate to data processing and management.
- To be the Data Protection Officer registered with the Information Commissions Office and lead on data protection for the company.
- To analyse key business data and information relating to KPIs and improvement activity and to provide regular high level reports, to both the business and Senior Management, to drive sustained performance and quality improvement and monitor impact of resulting action plans.
- To develop and promote strong cross functional team work and partnerships so that data teams are an integral part of Training 2000.
- To provide advice and guidance across the business in relation to accessing and using data and management information.
- To lead and facilitate quality improvement activities/projects which impact on the use, integrity and timeliness of data.
- To ensure compliance with GDPR – General Data Protection Regulations and Data Protection regulations through staff training and robust processes.
- To role model the essential management behaviours across the business and to challenge behaviours that are not consistent with the company core values.
Essential requirements:
- Strong 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 PICS, Maytas and other further education systems.
- Strong knowledge of the successful performance criteria of funded provision and how to manage data to drive success.
- Sound commercial, financial and legal knowledge with regards to funding, and data management.
- Comprehensive knowledge of all company policies and procedures and their application in relation to data and contractual compliance.
- Highly effective and consistent communication and active listening skills.
- Strong organisational and presentation skills.
- Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
- Decisive, with good judgement and problem-solving skills.
- Acute attention to detail with a methodical approach.
- Strong data analytical and interpretation skills
- Consistent attention to detail and data skills in the provision of management information
- Advanced skills and experience in the use of Microsoft Office packages especially Excel
- Comprehensive experience of undertaking management information, report writing and database management.
- Experience of supporting inspection / compliance activity.
- Experience of people management and relevant leadership skills
- Experience of working with key stakeholders including but not limited to staff, SMT and external bodies
- Open honest and supportive behaviours which are in alignment with the Company’s values.
- Supportive behaviours which encourage team members to provide innovative ideas, solutions and continuous improvements, which benefit the business.
- Well-developed engagement behaviours, which motivate and encourage high levels of quality and performance.
- Enthusiastic and innovative behaviours with a solution orientated approach.
- Influential behaviours and commands respect within the business.
- 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
- Experience of a managing a team
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 days 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
Equality of Opportunity
Training 2000 are committed to equality, diversity and access for all.
Applicants who, because of a disability, would prefer recruitment information/application forms in a more accessible format should contact the HR team by e-mail: recruitment at t2000 dot co dot uk or by telephone: 01254 54659
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 social media checks for all candidates shortlisted for interview in order to ascertain their suitability to work with children and young people.
We reserve the right to close this job vacancy early, should we find a suitable candidate prior to the closing date specified.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £37,800.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: Hybrid remote in BLACKBURN