Funding and Compliance Manager

Working location: Hybrid (WFH, with 1 day a week at our Milton Keynes office)

Employment type: Full time, Permanent

Job summary: We’re looking for a driven and experienced Funding and Compliance Manager at NHBC. In this role, you’ll oversee processes like learner onboarding, funding claims, compliance checks, and financial reporting to ensure high-quality, efficient services across funded programmes. You’ll contribute to continuous improvement, support business growth, and add value to the homebuilding sector by collaborating with internal teams, external partners, and government bodies.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing and developing the Funding and Compliance team to deliver accurate, efficient, and compliant services.
• Overseeing learner onboarding, compliance checks, and supporting learners through our Hub.
• Managing the BUD system (Learner Management System) and ensuring accurate data uploads and funding claims (e.g., ILR, PDSAT, FRM) to the Department for Education (DfE).
• Collaborating with End Point Assessment Organisations (EPAO) to manage learner achievements.
• Conducting quality assurance checks to ensure funding rule compliance and identify risks.
• Leading financial reporting, invoicing, and monthly income projections related to funded provision.
• Producing data reports to support decision-making and external reporting.
• Driving process improvements, managing change initiatives, and contributing to commercial targets.
• Building relationships with internal teams, external partners, and government agencies to ensure service excellence.

What we’re looking for:

• Experienced people manager with leadership in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, with a passion for simplifying complex processes and clear communication skills.
• Background in funded provision (e.g., apprenticeships, bootcamps, AEB), with knowledge of funding rules and compliance.
• Ability to analyse data and financial reports, prioritise, manage change, and drive improvements.
• Bonus: experience with BUD, Power BI, and external audits (CITB/ESFA/Ofsted).

What we offer:

• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%)
• Life assurance
• Subsidised private medical insurance
• Employee discounts platform
• Enhanced parental leave and pay

Who we are: At NHBC, we pride ourselves on being unique. We are the market leader in new home warranties and insurance, committed to raising standards in house building and protecting homeowners.

Why you should join us: As a modern, family-friendly employer experiencing rapid growth, we embrace technology, data, and flexible working. We offer opportunities for personal and career development, including training and professional memberships. We support flexible working arrangements to help colleagues find a work-life balance.

Our inclusive culture: We foster an inclusive environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. We promote fairness, dignity, and respect, supported by active employee networks that facilitate open conversations and idea sharing.

Why NHBC: Join the UK’s leading independent provider of warranty and insurance for new-built homes. We offer various roles across the UK, including field and home-based positions, and welcome both experienced professionals and newcomers. Our flexible approach helps you find a role that fits.

Additional benefits: We offer a performance-based bonus, flexible holiday options, enhanced leave and pay, competitive salaries, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). We aim to attract and retain a diverse workforce reflecting our communities.

If you’re interested but don’t see a current vacancy, upload your CV. We’ll contact you if a suitable role arises and keep your CV on file for 18 months. Check our careers page regularly for new opportunities.

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