MIS & Funding Officer

MIS & Funding Officer

Salary: £26,952 to £29,838 per annum

Contract Type: Full-time

Location: Ellesmere Port Campus

We are seeking a dynamic MIS & Funding Officer to join our busy team. This is an excellent opportunity for an adaptable individual to make a difference in the provision of a quality support service for learners and staff. Experience in an MIS Team would be beneficial, however if you can demonstrate exceptional administrative skills, resilience and the willingness to communicate closely with a wider team to achieve goals, we would welcome your application.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the processing of learner data across all funding streams to meet Management Information requirements.
• Support the wider team to maintain accurate learner records according to college requirements in relation to funding and audit.
• Implement a schedule of data quality checks across all funding streams to improve data quality and optimise funding using internal and external software.
• Identify and resolve anomalous data to ensure effective interpretation of the data. Report issues with data integrity.
• Input, update and maintain student, enrolment, funding, timetable and register data as required.
• Ensure that all enrolments, withdrawals / transfers, breaks in learning / re-starts and achievements are recorded in an accurate and timely manner.
• Support the effective production of regular ILR submissions and prepare data sources to deadlines.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of funding rules and sector specific guidance. Provide support and training on student funding and assessing of student fees.

Key Person Specification Requirements:

• GCSE Grade C (4/5) or above in English and Maths (or equivalent);
• Demonstrable experience of the ability to develop positive working relationships across an organisation and with external links;
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills; and
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Access to world-class facilities
• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme with generous employer contributions (28.68% for TPS and 20% for LGPS)
• Up to 51 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, Christmas closure, and a dedicated Wellbeing Day
• Onsite fitness and childcare facilities
• Employee benefit platform
• Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants and hair and beauty salon
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Staff Awards

How to Apply

If you are passionate about business education and eager to contribute to a thriving college community, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the College website link.

Applications close on Tuesday 4 August 2026. The Selection Day will take place on Wednesday 12 August 2026 at our Ellesmere Port Campus.

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and references will be sought.