Senior Compliance Officer (Apprenticeships)

Twin Group; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer to spearhead their Apprenticeship provision. In this vital role, you will ensure compliance with all necessary regulations while supporting the enrolment team and conducting audits. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in compliance, particularly within the apprenticeship sector, and demonstrate a thorough understanding of relevant funding rules. This position offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you're a motivated self-starter looking to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Birthday day off

Pension contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in service benefit

Career development opportunities

Opportunities for professional development

Dynamic working environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a compliance role focused on Apprenticeships.
• Strong understanding of DfE and ESFA compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the compliance for Apprenticeship provision and ILR data.
• Conduct internal audits and resolve compliance issues.

Skills

Compliance Management

Data Processing (ILR)

Understanding of ESFA Funding Rules

IT Skills (PICS, CRM, Microsoft Applications)

Auditing Skills

Education

Relevant Compliance Certification

Tools

PICS

CRM Software

Microsoft Applications

Job description

Posted on 2025-02-07

Location

United Kingdom

Job Description

Senior Compliance Officer (Apprenticeships)
Up to £40,000 per annum experience dependent
Remote

As Senior Compliance Officer you will lead on our Apprenticeship provision ensuring that all supporting documentation and claims are compliant. Support monthly apprenticeship ILR returns ensuring timely and accurate data submissions. Also ensuring that internal audits are undertaken regularly, and compliance standards are always maintained and achieved to the highest possible standard. A self-starter with a positive attitude, happy to work in a fast-paced environment, able to control their time and workload effectively, ensuring the best outcomes against business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Validate and process ILR data efficiently in accordance with ESFA Funding Rules and internal processes.
• Correct ILR validation errors as identified through monthly submissions.
• Lead on internal audit activities and take necessary steps to resolve identified issues.
• Work through PDSAT's reports monthly and ensure any potential errors are resolved.
• Undertake monthly themed Apprenticeship auditing activities.
• Lead on all matters relating to an external audit.
• Lead on documenting company processes and implementation of changes.
• Support the enrolment team ensuring that all employers and learners are setup on DAS correctly.
• Liaise with the Delivery Teams ensuring timely and compliant submission of all starts and leavers.
• Liaise with the Delivery Team ensuring courses are assigned correctly on the ePortfolio in line with Training Plan agreements.
• Work with the quality and operations teams to ensure processes are embedded within operational activities.
• Monitor and report on compliance with the rules, policies and/or procedures associated to funding claims.
• Support the Apprenticeship Delivery Team ensuring that OTJ entries are compliant and correct where issues identified.
• Work closely with the Quality and EPA coordinator in organising EPA activities.

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working within a compliance-based role on Apprenticeships
• Demonstrable understanding of DfE contract and compliance requirements
• Demonstrable understanding of ESFA compliance requirements with Funding Rules
• Good understanding of ESFA reports (Submit Learner Data, FIS, PDSAT, Digital Accounts) and ability to accurately cleanse such reports.
• Previous experience of ILR data processing in PICS
• Strong IT skills (PICS, CRM, Microsoft Applications)

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Birthday day off.
• Pension contributions.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Death in service benefit.
• Career development opportunities.
• Opportunities for professional development and networking.
• A dynamic and supportive working environment, plus more.

The successful candidate must be able to work in the UK.

Twin is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a standard or an enhanced disclosure via the DBS, depending on the role itself.

• All gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily.
• Proof of identity and qualifications will be required.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a one-hour on-line safeguarding training prior to commencing employment.

We are dedicated to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age.

Disability Confident Employer

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