Strategic Quality & Compliance Leader – Skills Programs

Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Preston is seeking a Quality and Compliance Manager to lead quality assurance across its educational programmes. The role involves designing compliance frameworks, ensuring adherence to funding rules, and driving continuous improvement. Candidates should have a degree or equivalent experience in quality and compliance, with proven leadership skills and strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks. A competitive salary range of £46,142 - £51,356 is offered along with a generous benefits package including 26 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

26 days annual leave

Staff discount scheme

Qualifications

• Proven ability to interpret and apply funding rules for adult education.
• Experience developing assurance frameworks for multi-provider delivery models.
• Significant experience in external/internal quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a robust quality and compliance framework.
• Ensure providers adhere to funding rules and contractual requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement through quality assurance processes.

Skills

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Data analysis

Education

Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

ILR systems

Ofsted frameworks

ISO9001 frameworks

Job description

A local government authority in Preston is seeking a Quality and Compliance Manager to lead quality assurance across its educational programmes. The role involves designing compliance frameworks, ensuring adherence to funding rules, and driving continuous improvement. Candidates should have a degree or equivalent experience in quality and compliance, with proven leadership skills and strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks. A competitive salary range of £46,142 - £51,356 is offered along with a generous benefits package including 26 days of annual leave.