MIS and Data Transformation Lead

This is an excellent opportunity to join The Sandwell Colleges at a truly exciting time of growth, innovation, and transformation. As MIS and Data Transformation Lead, you'll play a pivotal leadership role at the heart of a forward-thinking MIS and Exams team, deputising for the Director of Information Services, Funding and Exams and shaping the future of data strategy across our dynamic and ambitious college.

You'll lead on cutting-edge digital data transformation projects, drive automation and reporting excellence, and ensure gold-standard compliance with funding and audit requirements. With our commitment to developing future leaders, this role is ideal for someone ready to step into a senior leadership pipeline, offering meaningful exposure to strategic decision-making, college-wide innovation, and the chance to help define what outstanding data practice looks like in FE

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Why Join U

s?This is more than a technical role, it's a chance to shape how the largest FE college in the West Midlands, led by our CEO and Principal Lisa Capper MBE, and her team, uses data to transform practice, empower staff, and enhance the learner experience. You'll gain visibility across the organisation and play a core part in the college's strategic futur

e.With our provision and estate expanding, the opportunities for growth are huge. This is a role where you can truly build your future—growing your skills, influence, and career as we continue to evolve. We're looking for someone who wants to grow with us and be part of an ambitious and exciting future that Sandwell College has to offe

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Responsibilit

• iesDeputise for the Director of Information Services, Funding and Exams—leading on strategic meetings and project delivery as requi
• redDesign and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards for senior leaders, governors, curriculum and support te
• amsWrite and optimise complex SQL queries and automate data pipelines across key MIS systems (EBS, ProMonitor, ProAchie
• ve)Support audit readiness, funding submissions, SARs and inspections through high-quality, validated report
• ingMentor reporting analysts and lead best practices in data governance, digital innovation and performance report
• ingCollaborate cross-college with Curriculum, Quality, Exams, Admissions and IT to drive data-informed improveme

ntsIf you're an innovative leader passionate about digital and data transformation, and you're ready to make an impact within a forward-thinking college, we'd love to hear from y