Wirral Met College - Director of MIS and Information Technology

Wirral Metropolitan College is a dynamic Further Education College, with five campuses across The Wirral. The college offers a wide range of courses and qualifications for learners of all ages, from vocational training to higher education degrees. Committed to excellence and innovation in education, Wirral Met is dedicated to equipping its students with the skills and knowledge to succeed in their chosen careers.

We are seeking a visionary Director of MIS & Information Technology to lead our Management Information Systems and IT services. The successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic direction and operational management of the college's information systems, ensuring the delivery of efficient, effective and innovative IT solutions. With a focus on enhancing the learner experience and operational excellence, the Director will play a pivotal role in supporting the college's ambitions and strategic objectives. The role demands a leader with a proven track record in MIS and IT within the education sector, who can inspire a team and drive change.

We have appointed FE Associates to support us with this important appointment. Prior to submitting an application, interested parties are advised to arrange an initial conversation with our recruitment partner, by emailing Suzanne.Thurlow@fea.co.uk, to discuss the role before the closing date.

Dear colleague,

Director of MIS and Information Technology (IT)

Thank you for your interest in becoming our next Director of MIS and IT.

Wirral Met College has been teaching generations of people since 1855. The origins of the college started with the Arts School and this remains a thriving and dynamic part of our college. Our rich history and heritage is something that we are very proud of and, as the largest college in Wirral, we also enjoy strong partnerships with the universities of Chester, Liverpool and Edge Hill.

At Wirral Met College, we are proud to be an inclusive and forward-thinking organisation, recognising the key role the college has in our community on the Wirral and also across the wider Liverpool City Region. We offer a wide range of courses to students of all ages and backgrounds, from entry level programmes to degree level study; from apprenticeships and bespoke employer-led programmes to vocational and technical full-time study programmes.

Wirral Met now has five career-led campuses across Wirral: Conway Park, Oval, Twelve Quays, Wirral Waters and Hamilton. Hamilton campus opened in September 2021 and is home to our Wirral Met College University Centre. The college has a turnover of £29 million per year and following the Ofsted inspection in October 2023, is rated ‘Requires Improvement’ with ‘Outstanding’ for our High Needs provision.

The college is going through a period of change; a new leadership team, a new strategic plan in development (2024-2027) and a strong desire to rapidly improve student outcomes and experience.

Our new Director of MIS and IT will take a key strategic leadership role in influencing and supporting the college and its future strategic objectives and values. As a visionary leader you will lead on innovative solutions that enhance teaching and learning. With a keen understanding of educational technology trends, you will lead talented teams in ensuring our management information is second to none whilst being able to visualise how we can optimise our IT infrastructure and systems.

If this sounds like you, then we would be keen to receive your application.

Gill Banks
Principal and CEO

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.

Please complete the registration form below to access the candidate information pack, application form and the equality and diversity form.

NB: Please ensure you complete all fields and click on both the Terms and Conditions check box as well as the Consent check box to enable access to the documents.

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 to discuss the role before the closing date.

Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 25 June 2024

Interview date: Week commencing Monday 8 July 2024

Stage 1 of 2: Complete the form below

Stage 2 of 2: Submitting Your Application

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, to discuss the role before the closing date.

Once you have obtained the full information and had an informal discussion with Suzanne Thurlow, you must email your application to recruitment@fea.co.uk by the closing date deadline. Applications received after this time will not be considered.

Please read the 'Submitting Your Application' Section in the Candidate Information Pack for full instructions on how to submit your application.

Your application must include the following 2 documents:

A fully completed Application Form (located above). Please do not include your CV as part of, or substitute for, the application form.
The Equality and Diversity Form (located above).

Key Dates for Submitting Your Application:

Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 25 June 2024

Interview date: Week commencing Monday 8 July 2024

Director of MIS and Information Technology (IT)

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