Head of Reporting

Derby College Group (DCG) is excited to invite a committed individual to join our outstanding team as the Head of Reporting. In this pivotal role, you will lead and manage all aspects of data reporting and analysis, contributing to our mission of excellence. This position is based at our Ilkeston Campus. If you would like to experience our campus and meet the team before applying, please reach out to us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to drive meaningful change and make a lasting impact! In this leadership position, you'll work closely with senior management to transform business requirements into valuable data insights, guiding decision-making across the institution. Additionally, you'll provide expert advice to the Director of MIS, Funding, and BI on key policy and procedural matters, ensuring our strategies are both effective and forward-thinking.

For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, please click here.

About you

You will bring expertise in SQL, SSIS, Power BI, data manipulation, and big data technologies to our team, where your proven track record in delivering complex reporting solutions will show. You will have deep understanding of the Further Education sector and the regulatory environment for exams and MIS is crucial. In addition, your familiarity with all FE funding streams, including those from the OfS, will be invaluable in navigating and optimizing our financial strategies.

For a full explanation of the Person Specification, please click here.

The Benefits

• Salary of up to £54,000 per annum per annum
• 49 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a 20.5% employer contribution
• Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
• TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
• Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
• Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
• Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
• Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
• Continuous development and progression opportunities
• Free eye tests with Specsavers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.

Safeguarding statement

DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.  An online search of the preferred candidate is completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.

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