Apprenticeships Compliance Manager

Travail Employment Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected training provider is seeking an experienced Apprenticeship Compliance Manager to oversee funding and compliance. Situated in Burgess Hill, the role involves leading a team, ensuring audit readiness, and managing compliance queries. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical and organizational skills, along with advanced Excel proficiency. This permanent position offers a supportive work environment and competitive package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in apprenticeship funding and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of funding rules, ILR systems, and MIS data management.
• Experience with external audits is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee apprenticeship funding processes and ensure accurate claims.
• Lead compliance checks and maintain audit readiness.
• Support recruitment processes to ensure compliance and efficiency.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Communication

Job description

Apprenticeship Compliance Manager / Assistant Apprenticeships Manager
Competitive, Burgess Hill (occasional travel to Portchester), 37.5 hours per week, Permanent, holiday, Parking, Pension

The Role
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Assistant Apprenticeships Manager / Apprenticeship Compliance Manager to support the delivery of apprenticeship funding and compliance within a leading vocational training provider. Reporting to the Apprenticeships Manager, you will lead the Administration and Careers Team, ensuring compliance with Skills Funding Agency rules and maintaining audit readiness at all times. This is a key position that combines leadership, compliance oversight, and strategic process development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing apprenticeship funding processes and ensuring accurate monthly claims
• Monitoring forecast income, contract utilisation, and identifying funding opportunities
• Leading on ESFA compliance checks, mock audits, and continuous improvement measures
• Maintaining ILR accuracy and resolving errors in MIS systems
• Supporting recruitment and onboarding processes to ensure compliance and efficiency
• Leading a small team, setting clear processes and managing workload priorities
• Managing DAS audits, funding reservations, and employer grant processes
• Developing and refining data systems to enhance accuracy and reporting
• Acting as the main point of contact for compliance queries and internal audits
• Promoting safeguarding and GDPR compliance within all processes

Requirements
You will have proven experience within apprenticeship funding and / or compliance, with excellent organisational and analytical skills. Strong knowledge of funding rules, ILR systems, and MIS data management is highly desirable, as is experience of external audits. Advanced Excel and reporting skills are essential, along with the ability to communicate clearly with internal teams and external stakeholders.
This role could suit someone who has worked as an Apprenticeship Compliance Officer, Funding Coordinator, or MIS/Data Manager.

Company Information
This respected training provider is known for its supportive culture and dedication to delivering high-quality vocational and professional training. Operating across two centres, the company values collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer service excellence. The organisation offers a friendly team environment where staff development and wellbeing are prioritised.

Package

• Competitive - DOE
• Location: Burgess Hill (occasional travel to Portchester)
• Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract: Permanent
• Holiday
• Parking on-site
• Pension scheme

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