HLNSC is seeking an experienced and motivated Head of MIS, Exams & Reporting to lead our Management Information Systems and Examinations teams.
This is a key operational leadership role within the College, responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity and compliance of learner, curriculum and funding data, while overseeing a high-quality examinations service across the organisation.
Working closely with curriculum and the support teams, you will provide expert guidance on funding rules, learner data and reporting requirements, ensuring the College has accurate information to support effective decision-making, regularity compliance and funding assurance.
We are looking for a highly organised individual who combines strong technical knowledge with excellent leadership skills. You will have substantial experience within Further Education, a detailed understanding of funding methodologies and ILR returns, and the ability to lead and develop teams working across multiple sites.
You will play a central role in maintaining data quality, supporting funding assurance activity, leading statutory data returns and ensuring examinations processes are delivered efficiently and compliantly.
About You
You will have:
• Significant experience of MIS management within a Further Education environment
• Detailed knowledge of DfE funding rules, ILR requirements and funding methodologies
• Experience of data quality management, validation and audit processes
• Experience of managing examinations administration and awarding organisation requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills
• The ability to interpret complex regulations and communicate their implications clearly to colleagues
• Experience of leading, developing and motivating teams
• A commitment to delivering high standards of customer service and continuous improvement
Most importantly, you will be someone who takes pride in accuracy, thrives on solving problems and can build effective working relationships across the College.
The College is committed to safeguarding, including Prevent, and promotes the welfare of all learners, and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Our comprehensive employee benefits package includes:
As one of the largest employers in Herefordshire, we offer a friendly, supportive and respectful working environment where staff are encouraged to develop both personally and professionally.
Our comprehensive employee benefits package includes:
• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, with significant employer contributions and a death-in-service grant of three times salary
• Enhanced occupational sickness, maternity, paternity and shared parental leave scheme
• Free on-site parking across our campuses
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Volunteering opportunities
• Staff wellbeing support services
• Access to the College training restaurant and other facilities
• Discounted food outlets and occasional hair beauty treatments
The College is committed to safeguarding, including Prevent, and promotes the welfare of all learners. We expect all staff to share this commitment.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Visit our website at www.hlcollege.ac.uk email [email protected] or telephone (01432) 365373 for job descriptions and application forms.
Closing date: Midday 4th November 2026
Interview date: Friday 13th November or Monday 16th November