Who we are?
The Education Training Collective (Etc.) brings together Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form, NETA Training and Innersummit. We work collaboratively across the region to deliver exceptional education, skills and support across the Tees Valley and are proud to be rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
ONE Etc – fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond.
Join us as we grow, improve and push for even greater impact across the Tees Valley.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Head of Management Information Systems to join our team reporting to our Head of Management Information and Examination Services. You’ll join a forward‑thinking and collaborative department committed to delivering high‑quality services that enable excellent outcomes across the organisation.
As Deputy Head of Management Information Services you will:
- Provide effective and efficient leadership of the Group’s Management Information Services
- Ensure all learner data, funding, performance, and achievement information is timely, reliable, and compliant with statutory and funding agency requirements
- Ensure robust data integrity and audit compliance
- Delivering systems that enhance decision-making, support accountability and are easily accessible and useable
- Provide insightful performance reporting supporting curriculum quality and business growth
- Provide partnership and direction to the Digital team to aid development, maintain, and enhance business intelligence tools and dashboards that provide actionable insights for senior leaders and curriculum teams.
- Implement data quality assurance and validation processes to secure funding compliance and audit readiness.
Who We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will be organised, have excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work to high levels of accuracy with attention to detail. They will have experience of managing data in a Further Education setting and a demonstrable knowledge of the FE funding environment. They will be able to work collaboratively across curriculum and support teams, understanding the needs of stakeholders and driving efficiency.
We can offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work and develop within a supportive and motivated team committed to continuous improvement.
Why Join Us?
We are proud that 91% of our staff tell us that Etc. is a Great Place to Work. At Etc. we reward and support our colleagues in many different ways, including remuneration, training and so much more – we’ve listed a few examples of what you can expect when you join our team:
- Generous annual leave entitlement (34-43 days per annum, depending on role and length of service)
- Up to 5 days additional leave at Christmas
- Free on-site parking
- Pro-Hybrid working employer
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with 14.2% Employer Contribution
- Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Scheme
- 24/7 Free Online GP access
- Career development opportunities for progression
- Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing programme
- Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff, available 24/7 365 days per year)
- Free gym memberships/discounted memberships (dependent on site)
- Staff Discounts Package- Save on your weekly shop with discounts and savings at a number of retailers including groceries, electronics, clothing, homeware and much more.
- Better Health at Work Scheme – Etc. has achieved the Continuing Excellence Better Health at Work award
- Wellbeing Days (in addition to annual leave)
- Discounted Hair and Beauty treatments available
- Bike2Work Scheme https://www.bike2workscheme.co.uk
Schedule
- Monday-Friday
- Flexible lunch breaks
- Rather not work the normal 9 - 5? If you have a working pattern that you would prefer, please discuss this with us and we might be able to support.
If you believe you have the necessary skills, commitment and determination to succeed and would relish the opportunity to work with us, then we would LOVE to hear from you.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight Saturday 8 August 2026
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.
If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Nacro - https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/ or email [email protected] or phone 0300 123 1999 Unlock – http://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/ phone 01634 247350 text 07824 113848.
We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work, promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We are a disability-confident committed employer.
Safeguarding is also priority for the group and we have key policies and systems which help to make the group a safe place for learners and staff. The purpose of these policies is to provide clear guidance regarding Safeguarding responsibilities throughout the group, including the Prevent Duty. To read more, please visit https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/policies/safeguarding/
- note we do not accept CVs or late applications, no agencies please
All applications must be completed via our website https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/join-our-team/
