Head of Compliance – Skills & Employability

Sovereign & Bale; Greater London; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Compliance to lead their Skills & Employability provision. This role involves ensuring compliance with funding claims and regulatory standards while overseeing audits and data submissions. The ideal candidate will possess strong regulatory knowledge and analytical skills, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and effectively manage compliance risks. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will significantly impact the organization's compliance landscape and support the development of workforce training initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior compliance role within skills development or employability sectors.
• Strong regulatory knowledge and understanding of compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of compliance policies and procedures for skills programmes.
• Conduct compliance assessments and audits to identify risks and improvements.

Skills

Regulatory Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Compliance Software Proficiency

Tools

Data Management Tools

Job description

Position: Head of Compliance – Skills & Employability

Location: Home based – non regional (Occasional travel will be required to London)

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

Type: Permanent

The Role

As Head of Compliance, you will lead our Skills & Employability provision, ensuring that all supporting documentation and claims are compliant. You should be familiar with devolved authority funding claims, MOJ, and Employability-based claims.

You will support monthly ILR and other funding returns, ensuring timely and accurate data submissions. Additionally, you will oversee regular internal audits to maintain and achieve high compliance standards.

We seek a self-starter with a positive attitude, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, effectively managing your time and workload to meet business needs.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Lead the development and implementation of compliance policies and procedures specific to skills and employability programmes, ensuring alignment with national regulatory standards.
2. Conduct regular compliance assessments, audits, and reviews of internal practices to identify risks, control gaps, and areas for improvement.
3. Identify and evaluate compliance risks within the skills and employability programs, advising management on mitigation strategies.
4. Develop and oversee risk management strategies related to regulatory compliance, collaborating with operational teams to ensure ongoing compliance.
5. Educate and train internal teams on compliance best practices, regulatory updates, and policy changes.
6. Coordinate with external regulatory bodies, partners, and stakeholders to ensure compliance and address inquiries or concerns.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in a senior compliance role, preferably within skills development, workforce training, or employability sectors.
• Strong regulatory knowledge specific to these areas.
• Understanding of compliance, risk management, and regulatory requirements related to skills and employability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess complex compliance issues and develop practical solutions.
• Proficiency in compliance software and data management tools.

Desired Skills and Personal Qualities

• Team player with strong communication skills and relationship-building abilities.
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Proactive, driven, and quick to learn.
• Initiative taker with problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and motivate oneself to succeed.