At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead compliance and funding processes for apprenticeships, ensuring accuracy and audit readiness.
- Company: Join a well-established training provider with a strong reputation for quality and learner success.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days leave, wellbeing days, funded qualifications, and hybrid working options.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic, people-first organisation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a supportive environment focused on continuous improvement and collaboration.
- Qualifications: Experience in data management and compliance, with strong analytical and Excel skills.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 35000 £ per year.
As Funding & Compliance Lead for the Apprenticeships Sector based in Stafford, you will oversee audit readiness, funding rule adherence, and regulatory reporting for an Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ training provider. This full-time, hybrid role offers two remote working days per week. You will maintain accurate learner records, monitor contract performance, and support internal quality assurance processes. The position requires strong knowledge of ESFA funding rules, experience with apprenticeship standards, and meticulous attention to detail.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, people-first organisation that values continuous improvement, collaboration, and high-quality delivery across apprenticeships and training programmes.
Why You’ll Love Working Here- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 4 well-being days per year
- Work fully remote for up to 3 weeks annually
- Funded qualifications and ongoing CPD
- Free on-site parking
- Supportive team with a clear focus on learner outcomes
Our client is a well-established training provider and professional body, delivering high-quality programmes, recognised qualifications, and career development opportunities across their sector. They have built a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and professional excellence, working closely with employers and learners to drive meaningful outcomes.
The OpportunityThis is a key role within the organisation, responsible for leading data, funding compliance, and reporting across apprenticeship provision. As Funding & Compliance Lead, you will ensure that all learner data, funding submissions, and systems are accurate, compliant, and audit-ready—supporting both operational delivery and strategic growth. You’ll work closely with delivery, finance, and quality teams, playing a central role in driving compliance standards and enabling data-led decision making.
Key Responsibilities- Data & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with apprenticeship funding rules and internal processes
- Manage and validate ILR submissions, resolving errors and discrepancies
- Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready learner records
- Support internal and external audit processes
- Identify compliance risks and implement corrective actions
- Reporting & Analysis
- Produce regular and ad-hoc reports on funding, performance, and compliance
- Analyse datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
- Support forecasting and business planning through data insights
- Systems & Data Management
- Maintain and improve data within MIS platforms (including OneFile)
- Carry out data quality checks to ensure accuracy and consistency
- Support system enhancements aligned to programme growth
- Collaboration & Projects
- Work closely with delivery, quality, and finance teams
- Support departmental projects and key deadlines
- Monitor KPIs and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
- Experience within data management, compliance, or MIS in education or training
- Strong understanding of apprenticeship funding rules and audit requirements
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.)
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex data
- Excellent organisation, time management, and communication skills
- Experience within apprenticeships or FE environments
- Knowledge of funding bodies and compliance frameworks
- Experience using OneFile or similar systems
- Understanding of apprenticeship standards and assessment processes
- Degree-level qualification (or equivalent)
- Awareness of the rail sector
Hybrid working model (2 days from home, 3 days office-based). Role subject to DBS check. Our client is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
If you are looking to take the next step in your career within a high-quality training environment, we’d love to hear from you.
