Interim Quality & Compliance Lead – Apprenticeships

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

Job summary

S Knights Recruitment is seeking an Interim Quality & Compliance Manager in Warwickshire to lead quality assurance, regulatory compliance, Ofsted readiness and continuous improvement across apprenticeship provision.

You will work with delivery teams, provide challenge and support, develop QIPs, SARs, and ensure robust systems for inspection readiness, safeguarding and funding compliance.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within apprenticeship, further education, work-based learning or training provision.
• Proven experience supporting or leading Ofsted inspections.
• Strong knowledge of the EIF and apprenticeship inspection methodology.
• Extensive knowledge of ESFA funding rules, apprenticeship standards and compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting quality assurance reviews, audits, sampling and compliance monitoring.
• Strong experience developing and implementing QIPs and contributing to SARs.
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding, Prevent and safer recruitment requirements.
• Excellent analytical, reporting and stakeholder management skills.
• The confidence to provide constructive challenge while building positive relationships with operational teams.
• A highly organised, resilient and solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Ofsted inspection readiness across apprenticeship and training provision.
• Act as a key point of contact during Ofsted inspection activity.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews, audits and sampling of apprenticeship delivery.
• Develop, implement and monitor Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs).
• Support the production and review of Self-Assessment Reports (SARs).
• Maintain inspection-ready evidence for Accountancy and HR apprenticeship programmes.
• Conduct monthly ESFA funding compliance audits and identify potential risks.
• Monitor learner files, compliance documentation and operational processes.
• Provide assurance around staff qualifications, DBS compliance, safeguarding and safer recruitment.
• Analyse quality and performance data to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities.
• Coach and support managers and practitioners to strengthen quality and compliance.
• Track quality, compliance and improvement actions and provide clear reporting to senior leadership.
• Maintain appropriate risk registers and escalation processes.

Skills

Quality management

Ofsted readiness

EIF knowledge

ESFA funding rules

Audits & QA

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Learner outcomes

Education

DSL qualification or equivalent

Job description

S Knights Recruitment is seeking an Interim Quality & Compliance Manager in Warwickshire to lead quality assurance, regulatory compliance, Ofsted readiness and continuous improvement across apprenticeship provision.

You will work with delivery teams, provide challenge and support, develop QIPs, SARs, and ensure robust systems for inspection readiness, safeguarding and funding compliance.