Funding & Compliance Lead in Milton Keynes

Working Location: Home Based

Please note that there is a requirement to travel to our Milton Keynes head office at least twice a month

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Closing Date: 4 th October 2026

Job summary:

As Funding & Compliance Lead, you’ll be the subject matter expert for apprenticeship funding compliance and Individualised Learner Record (ILR) management, helping ensure our apprenticeship programmes are accurate, compliant and delivered to a high standard. Working closely with teams across the business, you’ll provide expert guidance on DfE funding rules, manage complex funding and data queries, oversee ILR submissions and data quality, and use insight and reporting to identify risks and drive continuous improvement.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead on apprenticeship funding compliance, ILR management and complex learner data queries.
• Manage Apprenticeship Service (TAS/DAS) data mismatches (DLOCKs), investigating issues and driving timely resolution.
• Oversee monthly ILR submissions, DfE validation reports, FRM reports and PDSAT records.
• Support learner and employer onboarding, providing guidance on funding eligibility, compliance and programme suitability.
• Create and maintain Power BI dashboards and management information, using data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Provide expert advice to colleagues on DfE funding rules, ILR requirements and Apprenticeship Service processes.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring evidence and compliance documentation is accurate and audit-ready.
• Work collaboratively across the business to improve data quality, processes and compliance.
• Keep up to date with changes to apprenticeship funding rules, policy and regulation and help embed these efficiently.

What we’re looking for:

• Extensive experience in apprenticeship funding, compliance and ILR data within a DfE-funded apprenticeship provider.
• Strong knowledge of DfE apprenticeship funding rules, ILR specifications and Apprenticeship Service processes.
• Proven experience managing TAS/DAS data, DLOCKs, ILR submissions and validation reports.
• Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookups and data analysis.
• Experience using an MIS for learner data management and ILR processing.
• Experience creating and interpreting Power BI dashboards and management information.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Confident communicating complex funding and compliance requirements to a range of stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to identifying risks, improving processes and maintaining high standards of data quality and compliance.
• GCSE (or equivalent) Grade 4/C or above in English and Mathematics, alongside relevant continuing professional development.

What we offer

Our benefits package includes:

• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
• enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%)
• life assurance
• subsidised private medical insurance
• employee discounts platform
• enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay for all new parents

+ many more!

Who we are

At NHBC, we pride ourselves on being truly unique. No other organisation in our sector matches the range of services and scale we provide. As the market leader, we are recognised as the go-to for new home warranties and insurance. Our team is united by a core purpose: to raise the standards of house building and protect homeowners.

Why you should join us

As a modern, family-friendly employer, we’re in a phase of rapid growth, embracing technology, data and new ways of working. We’re seeking passionate, skilled and driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey.

Once onboard, you’ll have access to fantastic opportunities for personal and career growth. You’ll receive thorough training, continuous development and the chance to earn recognised qualifications and professional memberships to support your journey.

We support flexible working and encourage our colleagues to find a balance that suits them. While we may not be able to accommodate every request, we’re always happy to have a conversation about flexible working arrangements.

Our inclusive culture

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We firmly believe in the right of all our employees and customers to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and free from discrimination. Our active employee networks support colleagues and their allies, providing safe spaces for open conversations and idea-sharing.

We are a Disability Confident organisation committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. Our first step is to review applications to ensure candidates meet the essential criteria for the role. We assess skills, experience, and potential objectively, and provide support or reasonable adjustments where needed. Candidates who meet the criteria will progress to the next stage.

Why NHBC

Work for the UK’s leading independent provider of warranty and insurance for new-built homes.

We have a range of job opportunities across the UK, including field and home-based roles within corporate, business operations and field tech. We welcome experienced professionals and those new to the world of work such as trainees, and with our flexible working approach we are open to helping you find a role that works for you.

Why work for NHBC

NHBC colleagues have access to a wide range of additional benefits and we ensure our packages are attractive to current and potential employees.

Flexibility

Working flexibly is part of our commitment to supporting a positive work-life balance and we are always happy to talk about flexible and hybrid working, wherever possible.

Bonus

We offer a yearly performance based bonus to all employees based on a percentage of salary.

27 days holiday + bank holidays with the opportunity to purchase extra days.

Enhanced leave and pay

We offer equalised maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay for all new parents.

We recognise the valuable contribution that our colleagues make, benchmarking our salaries, against the wider market to ensure our packages are attractive.

Our Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) strategy

Our Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) strategy is focused on providing a shared direction and commitment for the organisation to respect and value our diverse workforce and continue to build a more inclusive workplace. We aim to attract and retain a workforce that represents the communities in which we work.

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