Apprenticeship Compliance Specialist

National Grid; Newark on Trent; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking an Apprenticeship Compliance Specialist to ensure quality and compliance in apprenticeship programs. This part-time role requires collaboration with the Technical Training team and involves developing new compliance processes. Candidates should have experience in apprenticeship environments and a strong background in compliance and quality assurance. Flexible work arrangements are available.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Bonus based on performance

Qualifications

• Experience of working within an apprenticeship environment is essential.
• Strong background in quality assurance practices or compliance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement new processes for ESFA and Ofsted compliance.
• Compile evidence for audits to ensure compliance.
• Create and carry out auditing to monitor quality.

Skills

Quality assurance practices

Compliance with ESFA and Ofsted

Organizational skills

Motivation and resilience

Job description

About the role

At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it's so much more than that. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen. As we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don't plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark. So, join us as an Apprenticeship Compliance Specialist and find your superpower.

National Grid is hiring an Apprenticeship Compliance Specialist on a part time basis (3 days a week) within the Development Programmes team, reporting to the Funding & Compliance Manager.

This role will work collaboratively with the wider Technical Training team and our leaders within the business to ensure that our apprenticeship strategy is realised, with a focus on quality of learning, DEI and business critical capabilities.

If you are a motivated individual with an expertise in Apprenticeships and a passion for compliance, who can help us develop new processes and systems to enable us to deliver high quality and compliant development programmes we would love to hear from you!

Our training centre is based in Eakring so although we are flexible on location you must be able to attend monthly on site meetings as well as some adhoc travel to different sites.

You must be a driver with a full UK driving licence.

What you'll do

• Developing and implementing new Quality and Data processes to support compliance with ESFA and Ofsted requirements
• Compiling evidence as required to future proof the provision from Ofsted and ESFA audit
• Ensuring the teams requirements for the Ofsted 48 hour plan and initial presentations are ready for use at all times
• Creating and carrying out auditing and sampling to monitor the provisions internal quality
• Maintaining own knowledge and understanding of changes to the apprenticeship environment such as ESFA funding rules or Ofsted framework changes and sharing with the wider team
• Supporting the development of the provisions QIP and SAR
• Supporting the planning of wider apprenticeship team events such as Induction, graduation etc
• Supporting the onboarding of new learners
• Overseeing the CPD strategy and its application across the team
• Ensuring the apprenticeship process document tracker and associated processes are regularly reviewed and monitored for quality

What you'll need

• A passion and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of learners
• Experience of working within an apprenticeship environment is essential
• Be self-motivated, flexible and resilient, with excellent organisational skills with proven ability to work in a fast paced, high-pressured environment
• Hold a strong background in quality assurance practices or compliance
• Have the ability to work as part of a team and to take a flexible, professional approach
• Preferably will have experience of working directly with students or young people.
• Has a thorough understanding of the Ofsted EIF and ESFA audit framework

What you'll get

A competitive salary between £48,374 - £57,012 per annum (pro rata)- dependent on capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.

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You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

About us

National Grid is pioneering ways to decarbonise the energy system; from building interconnectors to allow the UK to share clean energy with our neighbours in Europe, to investing in renewable energy generation in the United States.

As one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world, National Grid is at the centre of a clean, fair and affordable energy future, where tackling climate change and reaching net zero is a key priority.

More Information

This role closes on 19th September 2025 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.