Compliance Officer

The Growth Company; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Growth Company's Employment team is seeking a Compliance Officer to support the Jobs Guarantee programme, a government-backed six-month paid placement initiative for 18-24 year olds. You will maintain records, support audits, manage data with GDPR and information governance, and liaise with partners to ensure timely submissions.

The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and proactive problem solving, with opportunities to influence compliance processes within a publicly funded

Qualifications

• Experience in a compliance, audit or administration role with similar responsibilities.
• Methodical and highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident handling sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality.
• Experience supporting compliance processes within a regulated or publicly funded environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to build relationships.
• Proactive, adaptable and able to identify and resolve issues quickly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate electronic records and documentation to ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory and funding requirements.
• Audit participant and employer data using internal systems and validate evidence against programme requirements.
• Prepare records for internal, external and quality assurance audits, ensuring all documentation is complete and compliant.
• Support performance and financial claims by checking and approving evidence prior to submission.
• Respond to queries from colleagues, partners and stakeholders in a professional and timely manner.
• Raise purchase orders and payments using internal financial systems.
• Analyse data to identify trends, anomalies and areas requiring corrective action.
• Work to agreed targets, deadlines and service standards while maintaining confidentiality and data security.

Skills

Compliance processes

Audit requirements

Data governance

GDPR

MS Office / MIS

Communication

Job description

The Growth Company's (GC) Employment team has an exciting opportunity for a Compliance Officer to join the Jobs Guarantee programme.

Support Young People to gain valuable work experience.

The Jobs Guarantee is a government-backed programme designed to help young people aged 18 to 24 overcome long-term unemployment. Through fully funded, six-month paid placements, participants gain valuable work experience, training, mentoring, and tailored support to help them build confidence, develop new skills, and move into sustainable employment. Placements are paid at the National Minimum Wage for up to 25 hours per week. Employers taking part gain the chance to reduce recruitment costs, bring in fresh ideas and develop talent for the future.

Please note that this role is being advertised subject to contract award, until an outcome is confirmed, your application will be treated as speculative.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate electronic records and documentation to ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory and funding requirements.
• Audit participant and employer data using internal systems and validate evidence against programme requirements.
• Prepare records for internal, external and quality assurance audits, ensuring all documentation is complete and compliant.
• Support performance and financial claims by checking and approving evidence prior to submission.
• Respond to queries from colleagues, partners and stakeholders in a professional and timely manner.
• Raise purchase orders and payments using internal financial systems.
• Analyse data to identify trends, anomalies and areas requiring corrective action.
• Work to agreed targets, deadlines and service standards while maintaining confidentiality and data security.

About You:

• You have experience working in a compliance, audit or administration role with similar responsibilities.
• You are highly organised with a methodical approach and excellent attention to detail.
• You can manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• You are confident handling sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• You have experience supporting compliance processes within a regulated or publicly funded environment.
• You are a strong communicator who can build positive working relationships with colleagues and partners.
• You are proactive, adaptable and able to identify and resolve issues quickly.
• You demonstrate values-led behaviour and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.

Skills Required:

• Strong knowledge of compliance processes, audit requirements and administrative procedures.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and computerised management information systems.
• Ability to analyse data accurately and identify risks, trends and anomalies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey information clearly.
• Ability to work to targets, key performance indicators and strict deadlines.
• Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Understanding of GDPR, data security requirements and information governance principles.

We are currently unable to provide sponsorship for work permits or visas. Therefore, we can only consider candidates who already have the legal right to work in the UK.

Artificial intelligence can assist you during the application process, but every example and statement you include must be honest, accurate, and based on your own real experiences. If plagiarism is detected, meaning you present someone else's ideas or experiences, or AI-generated content, as your own, your application may be withdrawn, and internal applicants could face disciplinary action.

At GC, safeguarding the welfare of all individuals including vulnerable adults and young people is a top priority, and we expect all staff to uphold this standard. All appointments follow Safer Recruitment Procedures, including a DBS check carried out by Due Diligence Limited (DDC Ltd), at no cost to the successful candidate.

Please note: It is a legal offence to apply for a role involving regulated activity if you are on the Barred List.

We are committed to increasing workforce diversity and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria and either have a disability or are from a diverse ethnic community.

If this applies to you, you can request consideration under this scheme during the application process. Your request will be shared only with the Hiring Manager and Internal Recruitment Team.

We also aim to make our recruitment process inclusive and accessible. If you need reasonable adjustments or have any general enquiries at any stage or the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] or call us on 0161 237 4447.

Examples include:

• Meeting the hiring manager or touring the venue in advance.
• Extra time for tasks.
• Interview questions shared beforehand.
• Accessibility software or equipment for assessments.

We're proud to support the Ban the Box campaign, which helps people with convictions access job opportunities. As part of this, we've removed questions about convictions from the initial application stage.

GC is committed to fostering a culture of flexibility and agile working. Many roles will increasingly support full agile arrangements. If you require more permanent flexibility, we encourage you to discuss this during your interview so your request can be considered early in the process.

All GC colleagues will work in line with the Health and Safety at work act and the GC Health and Safety Policy.