IPS / SEQF Specialist and Compliance Lead

Wokingham Borough Council; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in England is looking for an IPS / SEQF Specialist and Compliance Lead to join their team full-time. This role focuses on implementing compliance within a quality assurance framework while collaborating with various local authorities. The successful candidate will manage systems and processes to adhere to IPS / SEQF guidelines. With competitive benefits including generous annual leave and a local government pension scheme, this is a great opportunity for professionals looking to make an impact in their community.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 30 days

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 helpline

Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines

Free Onsite Gym

Local & Lifestyle Discounts

Learning & Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing compliance within quality assurance frameworks.
• Ability to lead quantitative and qualitative reviews.
• Proven track record of creating detailed reports.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage a quality assurance framework for the Connect to Work programme.
• Conduct reviews to ensure fidelity in delivery.
• Support Delivery Partners in monitoring action plans.

Skills

Understanding of Individual Placement and Support model

Experience of analysing data to assess performance

Knowledge of delivering externally funded interventions

Job description

IPS / SEQF Specialist and Compliance Lead

We have an excellent opportunity available for an IPS / SEQF Specialist and Compliance Lead to join our team at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.

As the IPS / SEQF Specialist and Compliance Lead you will play a pivotal role in implementing and ensuring compliance within a quality assurance framework that includes managing systems and processes that comply with IPS / SEQF guidelines and DWP contractual requirements.

This role supports both the Programme Manager and our Delivery Partners to monitor and improve the quality of service and prepare and support teams to undertake both internal self‑assessments and external fidelity reviews.

This is a Berkshire‑wide support programme, therefore the role will involve dynamic engagement with all six Local Authorities.

Connect to Work is a new employment programme forming a key strand of the Governments Get Britain Working plans, supporting people to find and keep work. With a focus on tackling economic inactivity and aligning employment, training and health activity together to provide a holistic approach. For more information:

⭐ Staff Benefits ⭐

• Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 30 days (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• GP Helpline 7 days per week
• Employee Assistance Programme with a 24 / 7 Your Care confidential helpline
• Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines
• Free Onsite Gym (located at Shute End, Wokingham)
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – including Car and Cycle to Work
• Local & Lifestyle Discounts – savings on shopping, entertainment, restaurants, and more
• Move through Menopause Course
• Sports & Social Group Activities – running, football, cricket, and more
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Employee Networks
• And more!

Key responsibilities

• Support with designing, implementing and managing a quality assurance framework that supports compliance, audit and risk management strategies, systems and processes for our Connect to Work programme (CtW)
• Lead regular quantitative and qualitative review of processes, paperwork, participant experience and employer experience to ensure Fidelity is being delivered
• Create accurate and timely reports including evidencing the impact of CtW as required by internal and national stakeholders
• Support Delivery Partners to develop specific measurable fidelity action plans and monitor progress regularly and encourage services to carry out their own self‑assessment
• Support the Programme Manager with raising awareness of the importance of IPS / SEQF by delivering presentations and identify new referral pathways

Candidate requirements

• Understanding / experience of the Individual Placement and Support model
• Experience of analysing data to assess performance and understand impact
• Knowledge of delivering externally funded interventions, and the associated obligations, e.g. funders such as DWP and ESF

Our area

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!

Or for an informal discussion, please contact Troy Aitken, Connect to Work Interim Programme Manager.

Closing Date

Sunday 25th January 2026, 11pm

Interview Date

TBC

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.