Apprenticeship Compliance Specialist

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

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.