Apprenticeship Compliance Officer

Birmingham City University; Parkside (PA); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension and wellbeing

Job summary

Birmingham City University is seeking an Apprenticeship Compliance Officer to join the Directorate of Student and Academic Services (SaAS) at Parkside. You will support apprenticeship compliance activities, ensuring regulatory adherence and assisting with audits such as DfE funding and Ofsted.

The role emphasizes strong organisational skills, teamwork, and solid IT capability to manage records, data reporting, and guidance documentation. Hybrid working and competitive pay apply.

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of apprenticeship compliance or quality assurance processes.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Good communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders and produce clear guidance documentation.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Good IT skills, including use of databases and spreadsheets.
• Experience working in an apprenticeship or education compliance role.
• Knowledge of apprenticeship funding and regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with higher education apprenticeship delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support the monitoring of apprenticeship delivery to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assist in maintaining accurate records and documentation related to apprenticeship compliance.
• Help prepare documentation and evidence for external audits, including DfE funding audits and Ofsted inspections.
• Liaise with internal teams to gather compliance-related information and resolve queries.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of compliance policies and procedures.
• Support the tracking of apprenticeship performance data for reporting purposes.
• Respond to compliance-related enquiries from staff, employers and external partners.
• Assist in identifying and escalating compliance risks or issues.
• Support training activities related to apprenticeship compliance.
• Assist with producing guidance on apprenticeship compliance.
• Undertake other duties as required to support the apprenticeship compliance function.
• Supporting University events such as enrolment, graduation, open days, and clearing as required.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Good communication

Team collaboration

IT literacy

Tools

Databases

Spreadsheets

Job description

Department Apprenticeships Location Parkside Salary £32,006 to £35,331per annum Permanent Post Type Full Time Release Date 21 September 2026 Closing Date 23.59 hours BST on Sunday 11 October 2026 Reference S126048

About Birmingham City University

At Birmingham City University, we are a diverse and inclusive learning community of over 31,400 students from more than 120 countries. We aim to become an exemplar anchor institution, creating and sharing knowledge for a better and more inclusive society. We are committed to providing a transformational educational experience, supporting world-class research, and fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment for our staff.

Recognised as one of the UK’s Top 250 employers (Financial Times & Statista), we pride ourselves on being a place where colleagues feel valued, supported, and able to grow their careers while contributing to the success of our students and communities.

Our student demographic reflects the rich cultural and ethnic diversity of Birmingham itself, with a significant proportion of students from minoritised ethnic backgrounds and the majority of our home students coming from the West Midlands. This diversity is a strength, and it calls for a workforce that is equipped to challenge deficit narratives and thinking — those assumptions that position students from underrepresented groups as lacking rather than recognising their assets, strengths and potential.

By embracing this perspective, we aim to create an environment where all students and colleagues can thrive, and where our work contributes positively to the social, cultural and economic life of Birmingham and beyond.

Role Summary

We are seeking as Apprenticeship Compliance Officer to join our Directorate of Student and Academic Services (SaAS), supporting the delivery of high-quality services across the University.

In this role, you will support apprenticeship compliance activities, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and contractual obligations. You will assist with monitoring and record-keeping to maintain standards and support the preparation for external audits including DfE funding audits and Ofsted inspections.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the monitoring of apprenticeship delivery to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assist in maintaining accurate records and documentation related to apprenticeship compliance.
• Help prepare documentation and evidence for external audits, including DfE funding audits and Ofsted inspections.
• Liaise with internal teams to gather compliance-related information and resolve queries.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of compliance policies and procedures.
• Support the tracking of apprenticeship performance data for reporting purposes.
• Respond to compliance-related enquiries from staff, employers and external partners.
• Assist in identifying and escalating compliance risks or issues.
• Support training activities related to apprenticeship compliance.
• Assist with producing guidance on apprenticeship compliance.
• Undertake other duties as required to support the apprenticeship compliance function.
• Supporting University events such as enrolment, graduation, open days, and clearing as required.
• Experience or knowledge of apprenticeship compliance or quality assurance processes.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Good communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders and produce clear guidance documentation.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Experience in monitoring and reporting compliance or performance data.
• Good IT skills, including use of databases and spreadsheets.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Experience working in an apprenticeship or education compliance role.
• Knowledge of apprenticeship funding and regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with higher education apprenticeship delivery.

Further Information

The appointed candidate will normally be employed through our subsidiary company, BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University. Appointees with prior LGPS membership who wish to re-enter the scheme may do so and will be employed directly by the University.

Interviews for this role are planned to take place on the 21st of October 2026.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Why work for us

• Work–life balance – Generous leave and hybrid working (role dependent).
• Career development – Opportunities to grow, develop and progress your career.
• Reward and wellbeing – Competitive pay, pension, wellbeing support and staff benefits.
• Inclusive culture – A supportive, diverse environment where everyone belongs.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, subject to meeting the relevant criteria. For further information, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations. We believe that by working together, combining our many different backgrounds and life experiences, we will empower each other to reach our full potential.

Disability Confident Employer

Birmingham City University is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.