DUTIES

• Support the production and submission of compliant ILRs monthly to maximise funding claims
• Manage day-to-day operational responsibilities of the MIS team for all operational areas, including processing start and leaver paperwork
• Provide first-line support to MIS Managers to enable them to fulfil their roles and responsibilities
• Implement systems and processes to increase productivity and efficiency within the department
• Monitor performance against specific KPIs such as achievement targets and attendance data
• Lead bursary and support funding processes, ensuring timely, valid funding claims and payments to students
• Lead the learner registration and invoicing process
• Work closely with the Reporting and Systems Manager to improve system use and report production
• Liaise with curriculum staff to efficiently and accurately plan the delivery across multiple sites, ensuring compliant timetabling and registers are produced
• Ensure full data match between government portals (SLC, Apprenticeship Service) and MIS system, ensuring accurate financial claims and reporting
• Liaise with the Audit Team to identify training needs and implement training within the team
• Support in the implementation and use of ProMonitor
• Work closely with the Bid Team to support and report on the bid process, including responses to ad hoc data requests
• Prioritise team activities and workload, ensuring maximum utilisation of time and benefit in order that key objectives and targets are achieved
• Be the primary point of contact in relation to profiling activity for contracts
• Maintain expert knowledge regarding the use and storage of learner and ILR data, particularly in relation to the Learner Management System, ESFA funding system
• Operate a cycle of continuous improvement, identifying and implementing efficiencies that improve business workflow in an effective way
• Conduct your role in line with the company values and expected behaviours
• Promote equal opportunities and recognition of diversity throughout the company
• Comply with the Safeguarding, Prevent and Health and Safety Policies and be vigilant to potential concerns and risks at all times
• Ensure confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Provide learners, customers and colleagues with support, advice, and guidance as part of your everyday role

Working Flexibly
If the working hours, days or times don't quite meet your needs, please contact us to see if we can accommodate working flexibly.

We can provide this advert in an additional format if required.

We love to develop our people, so even if you don't meet 100% of the essential criteria, we strongly encourage you to apply.

• Experience of working within an MIS department in a Further Education setting
• Educated to Level 5 or willing to work toward
• Experience of MIS System (Prosolution preferred though not essential)
• Thorough understanding of DfE funding rules
• Effective communication skills
• Understanding of audit compliance and requirements

There are many reasons that make Learning Curve Group a fantastic place to work!

Although we have some great benefits, we know that one of our biggest perks is the incredible People & Culture we have been lucky enough to create. Don't just take our word for it though, you can hear from some of our Purple People here:

In addition to working for a company that has been listed as the top 100 companies to work for in 2023, you'll have access to below benefits:

• 36 hour week for all full time employees! For most, this means a 15:30 finish on a Friday!
• 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Buy & Sell an additional 5 days each year
• Length of service annual leave increments starting at 2 years
• Healthcare Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Ikea Scheme
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Paid Volunteer day each year
• Student / Teacher Discount
• Uniform

HEAD OFFICE PERKS
We wish we could provide these to all, but as a national company its not always possible. However these perks are available to all staff when they attend our incredible Head Office space.

• Electric Car charging points
• Free fruit, Coffee and Tea
• Onsite Shower
• Prayer room on request or list of nearest available places of worship

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

You’re unique – and we love that about you. As an equal opportunity employer, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Don’t just take our word for it though! Our commitment to a number of covenants and pledges will show you just how serious we are about equal opportunities for all.

Halo Code
Learning Curve Group stand against hair discrimination in the workplace and champion the right for our Purple People to embrace Afro-Hairstyles including including, but not limited to, afros, locs, twists, braids, cornrows, fades, hair straightened through the application of heat or chemicals, weaves, wigs, headscarves, and wraps.

Disability Confident Leader
Disability Confident Leader status is the highest level of the scheme. It is awarded to organisations that act as champions for the rights of disabled people within their networks and who lead the way to help other businesses to become disability confident. At LCG we understand the need to remove barriers to create a level playing field. That's why if you require any reasonable adjustments to the interview and/or workplace, we welcome a discussion.

Armed Forces Covenant Gold
12% of our entire workforce are veterans of the armed forces and as such as its only right we show our support by pledging to the Armed Forces Covenant. It is a promise to those who serve or who have served, and their families, which says we will do all we can to ensure they are treated fairly and not disadvantaged in their day-to-day lives. As part of this promise, Reservists will receive an additional 10 days paid leave to attend training.

• Domestic Abuse Covenant
• Care Leaver Covenant
• Working Chance
• Ban the box