Audit and Compliance Lead

Location: Wakefield College

Salary: £31,146 - £33,042 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Do you have a passion for audit and compliance? We are recruiting for an Audit and Compliance Lead to join our MIS (Management Information Systems) team. In this newly created role, you will lead the College's internal audit work in delivering and maintaining the compliance and administration of funding contracts.

As an Audit and Compliance Lead your duties will include:

• Leading and maintaining the annual compliance calendar of events ensuring all areas of compliance are regularly tested and reviewed.
• Supporting internal and external audits as related to Apprenticeship and Further Education funding and policy, providing lead support for the Apprenticeship funding stream and workplace provision.
• Leading on and maintaining a cycle of internal audits of documentation, data and IT systems to ensure full compliance with all aspects of Apprenticeship and Further Education funding.
• Writing and presenting detailed reports on findings from internal audits.
• Implementing action plans, systems and processes to ensure all risks/recommendations identified during audits have been satisfactorily addressed.

We are looking for someone with:

• A Higher National/Degree level qualification or significant experience in the Further Education sector working with funding and ILR data.
• GCSE grade A*- C / 9 - 4 in English and Maths or equivalent.
• Expert knowledge of Apprenticeship funding methodology, including DAS and audit requirements and funding audit processes.
• Knowledge of further education funding methodology, including PDSATs and the ESFA Audit cycle.

If you have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits include:

• Generous Annual Leave (30 days annual leave pro rata + bank holidays + 5 College closure days)
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Generous Contributory Pension Scheme
• Discounted Metro Card Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Reduced price personal gym membership
• Access to a wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarkets and restaurants)
• Annual Staff Recognition Awards

Closing date: 31st March 2025

Interview date: 15th/16th April 2025

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS. If you are currently living overseas or have lived/worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have worked/resided in if you are the preferred candidate for the post. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.