Overview
In the role of Senior Data & MIS Consultant, you will collaborate with senior leadership in the Further Education sector to conduct a comprehensive review of the Management Information Systems (MIS) and data frameworks. This fully remote position focuses on strategic advisory for enhancing data governance, insights, and compliance, ultimately leading to improved organizational decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Lead a holistic review of MIS and data ecosystems including systems, architecture, and reporting.
- Assess data quality, governance, stewardship, and ownership frameworks focused on Master Data Management.
- Evaluate the use of Microsoft data platforms and tools such as Azure, Power BI, Fabric, and Dataverse.
- Review data's role in supporting funding, ILR, audit, compliance, and performance reporting.
- Identify gaps across people, processes, technology, and operating models.
- Produce recommendations, target architecture options, and an actionable investment roadmap.
- Facilitate stakeholder workshops and interviews to capture requirements and pain points.
- Define data governance roles, RACI, and minimum viable policies and standards.
Requirements
- Proven track record in delivering enterprise data strategy or MIS assessments in complex environments.
- Strong expertise in data architecture, governance, and Master Data Management.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft data platforms and BI tooling such as Azure, Power BI, Fabric, and Dataverse.
- Knowledge of FE/HE funding, ILR requirements, and regulatory compliance in the education or public sector.
- Ability to translate technical concepts into business outcomes and investment cases.
- Excellent stakeholder management and facilitation skills at senior leadership level.
- Consulting-grade report writing, options appraisal, and roadmap development.
- Degree in Data, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline; postgraduate or relevant certifications preferred.