Audit & Compliance Officer (Fixed Term Contract)

Job Reference: LUM31696/2692

Number of Positions: 1

Contract Type: LEG - Fixed Term - Full Time (6 months, commencing at £27,632 with progression to £29,255 per annum)

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Leeds

Closing Date: 30/06/2026

Job Category: Administration Group Member: Luminate Education Group / Business Support Campus: College House

Benefits:

• Annual leave: 44 days plus bank holidays for curriculum and management; 39 days plus bank holidays for curriculum support and business support.
• Pension schemes with generous employer contributions: Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, People’s Pension Scheme.
• CPD opportunities: Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days; qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
• Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About the Role

Duration: 6 months Fixed Term Contract

Luminate Education Group are recruiting for an Audit & Compliance Officer. The role supports delivery of high‑quality, compliant apprenticeship provision by leading internal audit activity against DFE funding rules. The successful candidate will conduct audits, produce clear reports and recommendations, and help ensure data accuracy and regulatory compliance across the Group. Working closely with operational, MIS and leadership teams, you will contribute to a strong culture of compliance, support continuous improvement, and assist with preparation for external audits. This role requires strong attention to detail, a good understanding of apprenticeship funding, and the ability to translate complex requirements into practical improvements.

What You Will Do:

• Carry out internal audits to ensure compliance with DFE funding rules across apprenticeship provision.
• Produce clear audit reports, including findings, actions and recommendations.
• Support the accuracy and integrity of apprenticeship data through regular checks and analysis.
• Work with operational and MIS teams to improve processes and embed a culture of compliance.
• Contribute to audit planning and support preparation for external audits.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of funding rules and compliance requirements, applying these in practice.

About You:

• English and Maths qualifications at Level 2 or above, with a commitment to progressing one or both subjects to Level 3 or higher.
• Highly organised, detail‑focused, and confident working with data and processes.
• Good understanding of apprenticeship funding and compliance requirements, with the ability to interpret and apply DFE rules in practice.
• Strong communicator who can work collaboratively with colleagues across teams, building positive relationships and supporting a culture of compliance and continuous improvement.
• Bring a proactive approach, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy, quality and professional integrity.

About Us

Luminate Education Group is a collective of education providers based in Yorkshire with one clear purpose: to make a positive difference to people’s lives through genuinely transformative education and training. We offer a wide range of job vacancies across our business support functions – Finance, Human Resources, ITSS, Marketing, Communications, Executive Support, Estates and Food Services. Our large size and diverse range of member organisations means there are always exciting opportunities to progress. As an education provider, we are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our workforce, and you’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow.

SAFeguarding

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to safeguarding and welfare of all our students. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre‑employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We do not accept unsolicited CVs and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.