Apprenticeship Compliance Officer

Birmingham City University; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (role dependent)

Competitive pay, pension & wellbeing

Job summary

Birmingham City University is seeking an Apprenticeship Compliance Officer to join the Directorate of Student and Academic Services (SaAS), supporting delivery of high-quality apprenticeship compliance activities and preparation for external audits such as DfE funding audits and Ofsted inspections.

You will monitor compliance, maintain records, and liaise with internal teams to gather information, develop policies, and track performance data.

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of apprenticeship compliance or quality assurance processes.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Good communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders and produce clear guidance documentation.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Experience in monitoring and reporting compliance or performance data.
• Good IT skills, including use of databases and spreadsheets.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor apprenticeship delivery to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to apprenticeship compliance.
• Prepare documentation and evidence for external audits (DfE funding audits and Ofsted inspections).
• Liaise with internal teams to gather compliance-related information and resolve queries.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of compliance policies and procedures.
• Support the tracking of apprenticeship performance data for reporting purposes.
• Respond to compliance-related enquiries from staff, employers and external partners.
• Assist in identifying and escalating compliance risks or issues.

Skills

Apprenticeship compliance

Organisational skills

Record keeping

Communication skills

Teamworking

Data monitoring & reporting

IT skills (databases/spreadsheets)

Multitasking

Job description

Department Apprenticeships Location Parkside Salary £32,006 to £35,331 per annum Permanent Post Type Full Time Release Date 21 September 2026 Closing Date 23.59 hours BST on Sunday 11 October 2026 Reference S126048

About Birmingham City University

At Birmingham City University, we are a diverse and inclusive learning community of over 31,400 students from more than 120 countries. We aim to become an exemplar anchor institution, creating and sharing knowledge for a better and more inclusive society. We are committed to providing a transformational educational experience, supporting world-class research, and fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment for our staff.

Recognised as one of the UK’s Top 250 employers (Financial Times & Statista), we pride ourselves on being a place where colleagues feel valued, supported, and able to grow their careers while contributing to the success of our students and communities.

Our student demographic reflects the rich cultural and ethnic diversity of Birmingham itself, with a significant proportion of students from minoritised ethnic backgrounds and the majority of our home students coming from the West Midlands. This diversity is a strength, and it calls for a workforce that is equipped to challenge deficit narratives and thinking — those assumptions that position students from underrepresented groups as lacking rather than recognising their assets, strengths and potential.

By embracing this perspective, we aim to create an environment where all students and colleagues can thrive, and where our work contributes positively to the social, cultural and economic life of Birmingham and beyond.

Role Summary

We are seeking as Apprenticeship Compliance Officer to join our Directorate of Student and Academic Services (SaAS), supporting the delivery of high-quality services across the University. In this role, you will support apprenticeship compliance activities, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and contractual obligations. You will assist with monitoring and record-keeping to maintain standards and support the preparation for external audits including DfE funding audits and Ofsted inspections.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the monitoring of apprenticeship delivery to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assist in maintaining accurate records and documentation related to apprenticeship compliance.
• Help prepare documentation and evidence for external audits, including DfE funding audits and Ofsted inspections.
• Liaise with internal teams to gather compliance-related information and resolve queries.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of compliance policies and procedures.
• Support the tracking of apprenticeship performance data for reporting purposes.
• Respond to compliance-related enquiries from staff, employers and external partners.
• Assist in identifying and escalating compliance risks or issues.
• Support training activities related to apprenticeship compliance.
• Assist with producing guidance on apprenticeship compliance.
• Undertake other duties as required to support the apprenticeship compliance function.
• Supporting University events such as enrolment, graduation, open days, and clearing as required.

Essential Requirements

• Experience or knowledge of apprenticeship compliance or quality assurance processes.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Good communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders and produce clear guidance documentation.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Experience in monitoring and reporting compliance or performance data.
• Good IT skills, including use of databases and spreadsheets.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working in an apprenticeship or education compliance role.
• Knowledge of apprenticeship funding and regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with higher education apprenticeship delivery.

Further Information

If you are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of the Directorate of Student and Academic Services, we would love to hear from you. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rebecca Finch at [e-mail]. Interviews for this role are planned to take place on the 21st of October 2026. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

The appointed candidate will normally be employed through our subsidiary company, BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University. Appointees with prior LGPS membership who wish to re-enter the scheme may do so and will be employed directly by the University.

Why work for us

• Work–life balance – Generous leave and hybrid working (role dependent).
• Career development – Opportunities to grow, develop and progress your career.
• Reward and wellbeing – Competitive pay, pension, wellbeing support and staff benefits.
• Inclusive culture – A supportive, diverse environment where everyone belongs.

Visa Sponsorship

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, subject to meeting the relevant criteria. For further information, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations. We believe that by working together, combining our many different backgrounds and life experiences, we will empower each other to reach our full potential.

Disability Confident Employer

Birmingham City University is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.

Use of AI in applications

At BCU, we welcome applications that clearly demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role. AI tools may be used to support you in preparing your application, but the information you provide must be accurate, authentic and based on your own experience. Applications that rely too heavily on AI, appear generic or do not provide specific evidence against the role criteria are less likely to progress to the next stage of the recruitment process. For more information, please refer to our candidate guidance;

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