Executive Director MIS and
Digital Transformation

Salary: Competitive

Closing date: 9am on Friday 27 September 2024

Interview date:  Friday 11 October 2024

BEYOND AMBITION!

Buckinghamshire College Group is a leading provider of further and higher education, committed to delivering high-quality education and training to students across the region. With a focus on innovation and excellence, we aim to equip our learners with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in their chosen careers.

We are seeking an experienced Executive Director MIS and Digital Transformation to join our Executive Leadership Team. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in MIS leadership and a strong vision for leveraging digital technologies to enhance educational outcomes. This role is pivotal in ensuring our data systems are robust, efficient, and aligned with our strategic goals.

We have retained FE Associates to support us with this important appointment. Interested parties are advised to have an initial discussion with our lead consultant, Suzanne Thurlow, prior to submitting an application by emailing Suzanne.Thurlow@fea.co.uk.

Dear Candidate

Executive Director Management Information Systems (MIS) and Digital Transformation

Thank you for your interest in the role of Executive Director MIS and Digital Transformation with Buckinghamshire College Group. I very much hope the information we provide gives you an insight into who we are as a college and what we are looking for in our new Executive Director MIS and Digital Transformation.

At Buckinghamshire College Group, we are very proud of our achievements and are on an exciting journey. We currently have campuses in Aylesbury, Amersham and Flackwell Heath and are embarking on an exciting new campus build in the heart of High Wycombe. We are vital to the delivery of the post-16 education and skills agenda and economic success for Buckinghamshire and beyond.

Our focus on technical, professional and vocational skills education for all ages, apprenticeships and adult learning differentiates us within the county. We have strong active partnerships in the local community and are proud of our position in providing people with the skills to fully participate and contribute to economic growth. We are Ofsted graded Good as a college and our teacher training provision was recently graded as Outstanding.

After almost 30 years with the College, our current Executive Director is moving on to pastures new and so, we seek a new Executive Director for MIS and Digital Transformation to help to lead our ambitious plans for the future.

We are looking for an experienced leader who will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The role requires a leader with a proven track record in funding and MIS within the education sector, who can inspire teams and drive digital change. As an integral member of the Executive team, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the strategic direction of funding and management information to inform decision-making, and providing stakeholders with regular, timely and accurate information. They will also be responsible for overseeing the College’s digital strategy and driving forward our ambitions to integrate digital technologies into all areas of the organisation to enhance student experience and operational efficiency.

As a member of the executive team, you will also play a crucial role in driving the overarching strategic direction of the College, against a backdrop of a changing sector and at a time of national skills need. You will be passionate about education and the role we play in improving and enriching people’s lives - both the learners we serve and the people who work with us, bringing creativity and innovation that can truly impact on maximising opportunities for our learners. You will have a strategic mindset with the ability to deliver outstanding outcomes within an ever-changing political landscape, as well as operate successfully in a stimulating, values-led environment.

We have retained FE Associates to support us with this important appointment. Interested parties are advised to have an initial discussion with our lead consultant, Suzanne Thurlow, prior to submitting an application by emailing Suzanne.Thurlow@fea.co.uk.

As we continue our ambitious journey, this role offers a unique opportunity for someone with the right leadership experience, drive and passion for collaboration, the power of information and digital transformation to lead our values led organisation from strength to strength. If you feel you have the ‘Bucks College Factor’ with the qualities, experience and ambition to fulfil this role, we very much look forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully

Jenny Craig
Principal and Chief Executive

If you have the very special qualities and the passion to make a real a difference to the future of our students and business, then we would like to hear from you.

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We have appointed FE Associates to help us find the right person.  Prior to submitting an application, interested parties are advised to arrange an initial conversation with our FE Associates lead consultant, by emailing Suzanne.Thurlow@fea.co.uk@fea.co.uk to discuss the role before the closing date.

Closing date: 9am on Friday 27 September 2024

Interview date:  Friday 11 October 2024

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