Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Compliance Manager

Birmingham City University; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work–life balance

Career development

Reward and wellbeing

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Birmingham City University invites applications for an ITT Compliance Manager in the School of Law and Social Sciences. You will lead regulatory compliance for ITT provision, manage compliance processes and support QTS outcomes across the University’s ITT courses.

Working with Professional Services, Academic Leads and external partners, you will prepare for Ofsted inspections and DfE audits, monitor performance data, and provide training and guidance to staff and mentors to drive continuous

Qualifications

• Experience of managing compliance within a regulated environment.
• Strong analytical, communication and organisational skills.
• Experience working in higher education and/or initial teacher training provision.
• Knowledge of ITT courses, programmes and routes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate ITT compliance monitoring activities and ensure regulatory requirements are met.
• Coordinate and prepare for Ofsted inspections and DfE audits with relevant teams.
• Monitor QTS outcomes, identify and resolve compliance issues, and report to School Management Team.
• Provide training and handbooks for staff and Lead Mentors, liaise with DfE and external bodies.
• Support continuous improvement and strategic planning within ITT provision.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to manage multiple priorities.
• Ensure compliance across the School's ITT courses and quality assurance frameworks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Compliance Manager

Department School of Law and Social Sciences Location Curzon Building Salary £45,235 to £51,182 per annum Permanent Post Type Full Time Release Date 28 August 2026 Closing Date 23.59 hours BST on Sunday 13 September 2026 Reference LSOS26013

About Birmingham City University

At Birmingham City University, we are a diverse and inclusive learning community of over 31,400 students from more than 120 countries. We aim to become an exemplar anchor institution, creating and sharing knowledge for a better and more inclusive society. We are committed to providing a transformational educational experience, supporting world-class research, and fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment for our staff.

Recognised as one of the UK’s Top 250 employers (Financial Times & Statista), we pride ourselves on being a place where colleagues feel valued, supported, and able to grow their careers while contributing to the success of our students and communities.

Our student demographic reflects the rich cultural and ethnic diversity of Birmingham itself, with a significant proportion of students from minoritised ethnic backgrounds and the majority of our home students coming from the West Midlands. This diversity is a strength, and it calls for a workforce that is equipped to challenge deficit narratives and thinking — those assumptions that position students from underrepresented groups as lacking rather than recognising their assets, strengths and potential.

By embracing this perspective, we aim to create an environment where all students and colleagues can thrive, and where our work contributes positively to the social, cultural and economic life of Birmingham and beyond.

Role Summary

We are seeking an Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Compliance Manager to join the School of Law and Social Sciences, leading the School’s regulatory compliance and monitoring activities for its ITT provision.

In this role, you will manage compliance processes and ensure adherence to Department for Education (DfE) ITT Quality Requirements and the Ofsted inspection framework. You will work closely with Professional Services, Academic Leads, Course Leads, Lead Mentors and School-based Partners to support high standards of regulatory compliance and successful outcomes for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) across the University’s ITT courses.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate ITT compliance monitoring activities, ensuring regulatory requirements are met and processes and documentation remain effective.
• Coordinate and prepare for Ofsted inspections and DfE audits, working with relevant professional services and operational teams to ensure timely completion of audit requirements.
• Monitor QTS outcomes and performance data, identify and resolve compliance issues and risks, and report compliance to the School Management Team.
• Provide training, guidance and handbooks for staff and Lead Mentors, liaise with the DfE and external sector organisations, and contribute to continuous improvement and strategic planning.
• Experience of managing compliance within a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of the DfE ITT Quality Requirements and experience of preparing provision for Ofsted inspections, DfE audits or equivalent regulatory audits.
• Experience of working effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders, with strong analytical, communication and organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working within higher education and/or initial teacher training provision.
• Knowledge of quality assurance frameworks related to ITT.
• Familiarity with ITT courses, programmes and routes.

Further Information

The appointed candidate will normally be employed through our subsidiary company, BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University. Appointees with prior LGPS membership who wish to re-enter the scheme may do so and will be employed directly by the University.

Why work for us

• Work–life balance – Generous leave and hybrid working (role dependent).
• Career development – Opportunities to grow, develop and progress your career.
• Reward and wellbeing – Competitive pay, pension, a health cash plan, wellbeing support and a wide range of staff benefits.
• Inclusive culture – A supportive, diverse environment where everyone belongs.

At BCU, we welcome applications that clearly demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role. AI tools may be used to support you in preparing your application, but the information you provide must be accurate, authentic and based on your own experience. Applications that rely too heavily on AI, appear generic or do not provide specific evidence against the role criteria are less likely to progress to the next stage of the recruitment process.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations. We believe that by working together, combining our many different backgrounds and life experiences, we will empower each other to reach our full potential.

Disability Confident Employer

Birmingham City University is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.

The appointed candidate will normally be employed through our subsidiary company, BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University. Appointees with prior LGPS membership who wish to re-enter the scheme may do so and will be employed directly by the University.