Director of Funding Compliance

We are delighted to be working on behalf of Lifetime Group (http://www.lifetimetraining.co.uk) with the strategic appointment of a Director of Funding Compliance at Lifetime Training. We are looking to hear from strategic Compliance/Audit Directors, specifically with extensive experience within the apprenticeship or vocational education sector.

As a Group we are four organisations, united to define the UK’s future skills agenda, in skills transformation, in assessment and awarding, and in education technology. Our vision for the future is driven by a simple belief: everyone should have the chance to learn the skills that transform their lives and help them reach their full potential. This is the world as we see it, and it\’s the one we\’ll never stop working towards. It\’s a world freed of skills gaps; a world defined by diverse skills, social mobility, empowered people, thriving communities, sustainable and growing businesses. It\’s with this shared purpose – and through our scale, breadth and influence – that the Group is in the strongest position to make this vision a reality, for the people and businesses across the UK that choose and trust us to transform their futures.

Lifetime Training is the UK’s leading independent training provider and supports 18,000 learners, working with them and their employers to maximise their potential in their chosen career path. Lifetime delivers apprenticeship training and commercial courses across a broad range of economic sectors, including Hospitality, Care, Fitness & Active Leisure, Retail, Healthcare and Leadership & Management. Lifetime’s customer base comprises over 200 large blue chip national organisations who typically have more than 1,000 employees.

Location

Whilst Lifetime Training is headquartered in Bristol, this role is offered on a remote basis.

The Role

The Director of Funding Compliance for Apprenticeships will serve as a strategic leader responsible for overseeing and ensuring comprehensive compliance with funding regulations within our apprenticeship initiatives.

This role sits as part of the Senior Leadership Team within Lifetime Training Group and reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer. The role is instrumental in improving its compliance governance, operational processes and partnering with key stakeholders to create and align best practice to deliver compliant learner journeys.

You will be ultimately responsible for the management of Lifetime’s compliance processing and funding claims functions, ensuring that all working practices are in line with both regulatory requirements and internal policies across both the current and the future operational footprint of the company.

About You

With extensive experience in compliance management, particularly within the apprenticeship or vocational education sector, you will have profound understanding of ESFA funding regulations, reporting, and compliance standards. Demonstrating the ability to operate at both a strategic and tactical level, you will bring exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the capability to build trust across all levels.

Remuneration & Reward

• Competitive Basic Salary
• 20% Bonus
• PMI cover
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) + 1 day birthday leave
• Life insurance (4X salary)
• Company pension (matching up to 5%)

For more information or to apply, please contact Steve Coyne (Retained Consultant) at Coyne & Associates on 0117 3018979 or email steve@coyne-associates.co.uk