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Interim MIS Systems Manager (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 191431
FE & HE Competitive Contract / Temp senior Level 6 October 2026
London
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Education Details

Further Education fe college

Job Description

Interim MIS Systems Manager

Temporary | Contract

Location: London

Start date: 1 November 2026

About the Role

You'll take interim ownership of the management information systems function for a further education provider, making sure staff across the organisation can rely on accurate, timely data.

Working with teams across the provider, you'll oversee the student records system, maintain data quality and ensure reporting meets funding and regulatory requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Managing and maintaining the organisation's MIS, including updates, maintenance and integrations with other systems.
  • Ensuring accurate data entry, data quality and GDPR-compliant handling of information.
  • Producing reports for internal teams and external stakeholders.
  • Supporting statutory returns and compliance with funding and regulatory requirements.
  • Providing training and support to staff using the systems.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • Experience managing MIS within an education setting
  • Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
  • Excellent IT skills and the ability to pick up new systems quickly
  • Confident communication with colleagues at all levels
  • Full rights to work in the UK

Desirable (but not essential):

  • Experience of statutory returns and funding data
  • Experience building reporting tools or dashboards

If you're ready to step into a key systems role and keep data running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.

Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

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Mike Stuart

Mike Stuart

Recruitment Manager

Requirements

  • Experience managing MIS within an education setting
  • Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
  • Excellent IT skills
  • Ability to pick up new systems quickly
  • Confident communication with colleagues at all levels
  • Full rights to work in the UK

Skills & Qualifications

MIS managementData quality managementGDPR complianceReport productionStatutory returnsFunding complianceStaff trainingSystem integrationStudent records systems

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