Funding and Compliance Officer

Waltham Forest College; London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A distinguished further education college in East London is seeking a Funding and Compliance Officer. This role requires expertise in funding methodologies, experience in further education, and strong communication skills. The successful candidate will support income generation and collaborate with the Funding and Data team. The position offers a supportive environment, professional development opportunities, and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Career average pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Enhanced sick pay

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Sodexo benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Expertise on funding arrangements required.
• Enthusiastic team player with a 'can-do' attitude.
• Previous experience in further education sector is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maximize income generation through funding compliance.
• Support colleagues in data management and funding.
• Provide high-quality service to enhance student outcomes.

Skills

Knowledge of funding methodologies

Experience with registers and timetables

Familiarity with ILR submissions

Audit software experience

Strong communication skills

Education

Experience in further education sector

Tools

Audit software

Job description

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Job Title: Funding and Compliance Officer

Location: East London

Hours: 36 hours per week

Waltham Forest College has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted following its most recent inspection and has distinguished itself as one of only a small number of General Further Education Colleges across the country to achieve the prestigious ‘Outstanding’ rating.

Waltham Forest College has been named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, a testament to its exceptional employee experience and organisational culture. Survey results revealed staff engagement and confidence in leadership to be significantly above the national average, underlining the College’s focus on wellbeing, inclusivity, and professional growth.

Ranked in the top 5% of GFE colleges nationally for student achievement, Waltham Forest College continues to be an aspirational destination for learners. With state-of-the-art industry-standard facilities, a dedicated and expert teaching team, and a strong network of employer partnerships

To provide a high-quality service, be an expert on the funding arrangements and to support colleagues across the College so as to maximise the generation of income having regard to the national frameworks.

We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague with a ‘can-do’ attitude to work in the Funding and Data team of Waltham Forest College. If you have been in the further education sector and have knowledge of funding methodologies this could be the role for you! We are looking for someone who has previous experience with registers, timetables, ILR submissions, audit software and enrolment.

What’s in it for you?

We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme, employee assistance programme, enhanced sick pay, NUS Employee discount, free onsite parking, cycle to work scheme and Sodexo benefits scheme.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects the wider community we support.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment. We actively seek DBS clearance checks for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures. In line with KCSIE 2024 and Safer Recruitment principles the college reserves the right to conduct online searches of shortlisted candidate.

Closing Date: 7 August 2025

Interview Date: 19 August 2025

*Please apply as soon as possible as applications

will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview before the closing date*.

Safeguarding Statement

Waltham Forest College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Waltham Forest College is a Mindful Employer. People who have experienced mental health issues will not be discriminated against due to their mental ill health. Disclosure of a mental health problem will enable the College to assess and provide the right level of support or adjustment if needed.

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Job Title: Funding and Compliance Officer

Location: East London

Hours: 36 hours per week

Salary range: £31,044 - £33,760

Waltham Forest College has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted following its most recent inspection and has distinguished itself as one of only a small number of General Further Education Colleges across the country to achieve the prestigious ‘Outstanding’ rating.

Waltham Forest College has been named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, a testament to its exceptional employee experience and organisational culture. Survey results revealed staff engagement and confidence in leadership to be significantly above the national average, underlining the College’s focus on wellbeing, inclusivity, and professional growth.

Ranked in the top 5% of GFE colleges nationally for student achievement, Waltham Forest College continues to be an aspirational destination for learners. With state-of-the-art industry-standard facilities, a dedicated and expert teaching team, and a strong network of employer partnerships

To provide a high-quality service, be an expert on the funding arrangements and to support colleagues across the College so as to maximise the generation of income having regard to the national frameworks.

We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague with a ‘can-do’ attitude to work in the Funding and Data team of Waltham Forest College. If you have been in the further education sector and have knowledge of funding methodologies this could be the role for you! We are looking for someone who has previous experience with registers, timetables, ILR submissions, audit software and enrolment.

What’s in it for you?

We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme, employee assistance programme, enhanced sick pay, NUS Employee discount, free onsite parking, cycle to work scheme and Sodexo benefits scheme.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects the wider community we support.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment. We actively seek DBS clearance checks for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures. In line with KCSIE 2024 and Safer Recruitment principles the college reserves the right to conduct online searches of shortlisted candidate.

Closing Date: 7 August 2025

Interview Date: 19 August 2025

*Please apply as soon as possible as applications

will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview before the closing date*.

Safeguarding Statement

Waltham Forest College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Waltham Forest College is a Mindful Employer. People who have experienced mental health issues will not be discriminated against due to their mental ill health. Disclosure of a mental health problem will enable the College to assess and provide the right level of support or adjustment if needed.