Head of Compliance and Funding (MIS)

Coventry, United Kingdom | Posted on 10/06/2026

Key Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for the accurate and timely submission of reports to funding bodies and external organisations.
• Ensure the MIS function complies with both internal and external requirements, including internal audit schedules, through comprehensive documentation and adherence to MIS policies and procedures.
• Oversee the company's management information and data recording systems to facilitate efficient reporting and returns.
• Prepare timely funding reports and provide insights to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Ensure all areas of the organization have access to accurate, timely reporting for informed decision-making.
• Guarantee the punctual and precise submission of data to external funding agencies concerning Apprenticeship, Adult Education Budget.
• Continuously enhance compliance measures to meet the requirements of funding agencies in terms of learner data.
• Utilise data validation and audit tools from ESFA to ensure data submissions meet quality and audit thresholds.
• Prepare Self Assessment Data reports as part of the company's SAR and QIP.
• Maintain the highest level of customer service for Finance and Performance functions, internally and externally.
• Manage the operations of the Funding and Performance Department.
• Provide insights from a funding and data interpretation perspective for strategic decisions and strategy formulation.
• Inform about the data and funding implications of business decisions.
• Ensure coordination and support of processes with robust internal procedures and policies, including Governance and Risk Management.
• Offer advice and guidance to departments to optimize their allocation management.
• Provide support by collaborating with departments and the management team to aid financial decision‑making.
• Prepare costings, estimates, funding and financial calculations as needed.
• Monitor and assess all funding and data information systems, recommending necessary improvements and implementing changes.
• Participate in staff development activities as appropriate.
• Perform other duties within the scope of the post.
• Contribute to promoting and implementing Equality and Diversity Policies.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining effective systems for communication and consultation with students.
• Ensure performance targets are met.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Extensive familiarity and expertise in funding regulations and associated reporting (E).
• Demonstrated proficiency in managing data and information systems with a successful track record (E).
• Proven ability to perform under pressure and meet crucial deadlines (E).
• Extensive hands‑on experience with Learner Management Systems (E).
• Familiarity with the Bud e‑portfolio system (D).
• Proficiency in generating reports using Microsoft Power Bi (D).

Disposition and Skills

• Exceptional interpersonal skills (E).
• Strong collaborative work capability and leadership aptitude (E).
• Skilled in providing confident training and support to others, sharing knowledge, skills, and experience (E).
• Robust organizational and administrative skills (E).
• Effective communication and collaboration across all organizational levels (E).
• Proficient in comprehending complex educational developments (E).