Degree Apprenticeship Data and Compliance Manager

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Degree Apprenticeship Data and Compliance Manager to enhance data quality and compliance across apprenticeship provisions. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to manage ESFA and Ofsted data requirements, ensuring timely and accurate data submissions. The successful candidate will have significant experience in managing ESFA data returns and a strong ability to foster relationships with various stakeholders. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this forward-thinking university offers a supportive environment, competitive salaries, and flexible working arrangements, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about education and data management.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

30 days leave per year

Season ticket loans

Flexible working arrangements

On-site nursery

Qualifications

• Significant operational experience managing ESFA data returns.
• Excellent management skills with a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to enhance apprenticeship data quality and integrity.
• Ensure timely submission of data and claims records meeting ESFA requirements.

Skills

ESFA Data Management

Compliance Improvement

Data Quality Assurance

Stakeholder Engagement

ILR Return Production

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

SMART Assessor LMS

Job description

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Degree Apprenticeship Data and Compliance Manager, London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Client:

Queen Mary University of London

Location:

London Borough of Tower Hamlets, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

14

Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

Job Description:

About the Role

As the Apprenticeship Data and Compliance Manager at Queen Mary, University of London, you'll lead initiatives to enhance apprenticeship data quality, integrity, and usability across the apprenticeship provision. Collaborating with stakeholders, you'll develop and manage ESFA and Ofsted data requirements, prioritize improvements, and establish automated data quality reporting systems (using the SMART Assessor LMS system) to drive better decision-making and operational efficiency.

Additionally, you will ensure that data and claims records are accurately maintained and submitted in a timely manner, meeting ESFA requirements, including validation and accuracy of all PDSAT and FRM reports, and resolving any D-Lock errors. You should have thorough knowledge and experience in producing and submitting the ILR return, including data collection, quality assurance, ILR coding, and final file production.

About You

You will have significant, up-to-date operational experience managing ESFA data returns according to funding rules, with demonstrable success in improving compliance. You should possess excellent management skills and be comfortable working collaboratively. Since the role covers ESFA, Ofsted, and other regulatory returns, you must establish effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and stay informed about changes to ESFA funding rules.

Please note, a minimum of 3 days a week onsite work at department W, Mile End, is required.

About the Department

The Degree Apprenticeship Office (DAO) supports faculties and schools in using apprenticeship data to improve performance and decision-making. We aim to support apprenticeship planning and provide reliable, timely management information to internal and external stakeholders. As a leading research-intensive university, we continuously adapt to sector changes and work collaboratively to expand our apprenticeship offerings, data capacity, and literacy.

About Queen Mary

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe diversity of ideas drives innovation. We embrace diverse thoughts and opinions, fostering an environment where different perspectives lead to original ideas.

We offer competitive salaries, a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per year (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), season ticket loans, and a range of personal and professional development opportunities. We promote work-life balance with family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities, including an on-site nursery at Mile End.

Queen Mary is committed to diversity and inclusion, with adjustments made for candidates with disabilities. We welcome applications from those seeking flexible work arrangements.