Interim Apprenticeships Quality and Compliance Lead

S Knights Recruitment; Coventry; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Interim role

Job summary

The Organisation is seeking an Interim Quality & Compliance Manager to take ownership of quality assurance, Ofsted readiness and continuous improvement across apprenticeship and training provision in Warwickshire.

You will lead audits, develop QIPs, SARs, and ensure safeguarding and ESFA compliance while partnering with senior leaders to drive improvements and positive learner outcomes. This role offers interim responsibility with a clear impact on organisational quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in apprenticeships, FE, work-based learning or training provision.
• Proven experience supporting or leading Ofsted inspections.
• Strong understanding of EIF and apprenticeship inspection methodology.
• Knowledge of ESFA funding rules and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead Ofsted inspection readiness across apprenticeship and training provision.
• Coordinate activity during Ofsted inspections.
• Carry out quality assurance reviews, audits and sampling across delivery.
• Develop, implement and monitor Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs).
• Support SAR production and ongoing development.
• Maintain inspection-ready evidence across programmes.
• Conduct ESFA funding compliance audits and identify actions.
• Review learner files and processes for policy compliance.
• Ensure staff qualifications, safeguarding and safer recruitment standards.

Skills

Quality management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Documentation

Job description

The Organisation is seeking an Interim Quality & Compliance Manager to take ownership of quality assurance, Ofsted readiness and continuous improvement across apprenticeship and training provision in Warwickshire.

You will lead audits, develop QIPs, SARs, and ensure safeguarding and ESFA compliance while partnering with senior leaders to drive improvements and positive learner outcomes. This role offers interim responsibility with a clear impact on organisational quality and compliance.