Apprenticeship Funding Compliance Coordinator in Watford

Join a team that protects quality, drives compliance and supports the future of apprenticeships. As a leading training provider within the Fire and Security industry, Skills for Security are passionate about developing the next generation of talent. As our apprenticeship provision continues to grow, we’re looking for an experienced and detail-focused Funding Compliance Coordinator to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced compliance environment and understands the importance of accuracy, organisation and funding integrity within apprenticeships and education.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring learner records, funding documentation and compliance processes are completed accurately and on time - helping safeguard funding, minimise audit risk and support high-quality learner journeys. This role is home-based, with occasional travel and can be located anywhere in England.

About the Role

As Funding Compliance Coordinator, you’ll support the full apprenticeship compliance lifecycle, including:

• Managing apprenticeship starts, employer transfers and learner documentation
• Processing programme changes and training plan amendments
• Supporting ILR accuracy and apprenticeship completions
• Conducting compliance checks and audit activity
• Maintaining accurate records across systems including Bud, SharePoint and HubSpot
• Monitoring employer documentation including ELI and H&S requirements
• Working collaboratively with Education, Finance and wider operational teams
• Supporting continuous improvement across funding compliance processes

This role would suit someone who enjoys working methodically, spotting issues before they become problems and ensuring processes are followed to a consistently high standard.

What We’re Looking For

We’re keen to hear from candidates who already have experience working in apprenticeship funding, compliance or education administration roles. You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience working within apprenticeship funding compliance or a similar regulated environment
• Strong understanding of apprenticeship funding rules and compliance requirements
• Experience managing learner data and documentation accurately
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confidence working across multiple digital systems and platforms
• The ability to prioritise workloads and meet strict deadlines
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach

Experience with ILR processes, apprenticeship audits, Bud or HubSpot would be highly advantageous.

Why Join Skills for Security:

At Skills for Security, our people are at the heart of what we do. We’re a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that values collaboration, continuous improvement and professional development. You’ll be joining a team that genuinely cares about quality, learner outcomes and doing things the right way. We offer:

• Home/hybrid working
• Competitive salary and company bonus
• A supportive and collaborative culture
• 33 days of annual leave, plus Christmas closure (3 days)
• Life assurance 3 x salary
• Refer a friend scheme
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Opportunities for professional development
• The chance to make a meaningful impact within a growing organisation
• A role where your expertise and attention to detail genuinely matter

Safer Recruitment:

As we accept students under 18 years of age and prioritise their safety, please note the following if we proceed with your application: We will require two references, specifically asking if there is any reason you should not be employed in roles involving responsibility for, or substantial access to, individuals under 18. We will need a satisfactory explanation for any gaps in your CV. A DBS check will be required before confirming your appointment. If appointed, we will need to see your passport or other proof of identity and your original certificates.