Job Title: Group Head – System Development and Reporting
Location: Multi‑Site – Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire campuses
Salary/Benefits: Salary between £47,972 and £62,099 per annum, 35 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, teacher’s pension, Local Government Pension Scheme, retail and leisure discounts, professional development opportunities, and access to college courses.
Hours / Weeks: 37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year
Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time
Right to Work: This is a UK based contract; candidates must have the right to work in the UK. No sponsorship is offered.
About the Role
We are currently seeking a Group Head of System Development and Reporting to join our Data and MIS department at The Bedford College Group.
Responsibilities
- Systems Strategy & Development Leadership – Lead the development, integration and optimisation of the Group’s MIS, digital platforms and reporting systems to support curriculum delivery, learner journeys and organisational effectiveness.
- Reporting, Compliance & Data Integrity – Ensure accurate, timely statutory and regulatory reporting (DfE, OfS, awarding bodies), embedding high standards of data quality, security, GDPR compliance and audit assurance.
- Business Intelligence & Insight – Design and deliver business intelligence dashboards and self‑service reporting that enable data‑driven decision‑making at operational, curriculum and executive levels.
- Leadership, Management & Innovation – Provide visible leadership to systems and reporting teams, managing resources, projects and performance while horizon‑scanning for digital innovation and leading a long‑term systems roadmap.
- College‑Wide Contribution & Governance – Act as subject matter expert and trusted adviser, collaborating with senior leaders and stakeholders, contributing to the Group data strategy, and upholding safeguarding, EDI, health & safety and professional development responsibilities.
About You
- Qualifications & Professional Development – Degree or professional qualification in IT, Data, Business Systems or related field, with ongoing CPD relevant to systems, reporting and leadership.
- Systems, MIS & Reporting Expertise – Significant experience leading MIS, system development and reporting functions, with strong knowledge of student record systems, BI tools, SQL, Power BI and FE/HE statutory reporting.
- Data Quality, Compliance & Insight – Proven ability to meet DfE, OfS and awarding‑body requirements, improve data quality and accuracy, and deliver clear, actionable insight that supports organisational performance.
- Leadership, Project & Stakeholder Management – Strong leadership and project management skills, with experience delivering large‑scale system projects, managing teams, and communicating complex data effectively to stakeholders at all levels.
- Professional Values, Flexibility & Mobility – High integrity, accountability and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, adaptable under pressure, flexible in working hours and able to travel independently across college sites.
Our Vision Values
- Valuing Teamwork – We are one team who, by working together, can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
- Improving Continuously – We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
- Student Centred – At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
- Inclusive – We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
- Open and Caring – We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
- Nurturing Education Excellence – We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.
About the Bedford College Group
The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College, and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.
Safeguarding and Employment Policy
The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.
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