Head of Data Integrity and Compliance

Build the operational backbone that helps Tiro scale brilliantly. Tiro has built a strong reputation as a specialist provider of science and technology apprenticeships, partnering with employers to solve real workforce and capability challenges through high-quality, work-based learning. As we continue to grow, the complexity of our operational environment grows with us. The FE/HE and apprenticeship landscape is highly regulated. Funding rules evolve constantly. Audit expectations are rightly high. And operational excellence matters more than ever when you’re scaling. But we don’t see compliance as something that sits separately from growth. We see it as the infrastructure that enables sustainable growth.

This role will sit at the centre of how Tiro scales operationally over the next few years — building the systems, governance, controls and operational discipline that allow us to grow confidently, intelligently and compliantly. We’re looking for someone who combines deep expertise in compliance, audit and governance with a highly pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset. Someone who can build robust systems and still find workable ways forward in complex situations. Someone who knows when something is a hard stop — and when there’s a smarter, compliant route through. Someone who can help us scale without compromising standards.

The Opportunity

This is a senior operational leadership role with responsibility for compliance, governance, data integrity and operational assurance across the business. You’ll own how compliance and operational governance are designed, embedded and continuously improved across Tiro.

• Apprenticeship funding compliance
• Governance and operational controls
• Audit readiness and assurance
• Learner data integrity and reporting
• ILR, PDSAT and funding submissions
• Compliance operations and process design
• Systems improvement and automation
• Operational risk management
• Cross-functional operational alignment
• Regulatory readiness across the learner journey

You’ll bring clarity, consistency and operational discipline to how we scale. Not by creating bureaucracy for the sake of it — but by building systems, controls and ways of working that allow great people to operate brilliantly, confidently and compliantly.

This is a role for a builder

We’re looking for someone who enjoys creating structure from complexity. Someone who can look at a scaling organisation and see:

• Where operational risk sits
• Where controls need strengthening
• Where systems won’t scale effectively
• Where governance needs tightening
• Where data quality can improve
• Where processes create unnecessary friction
• And where better operational design creates better outcomes for learners, employers and teams

You’ll bring a strong understanding of operational governance, compliance assurance and scalable systems thinking. You’ll know how to build operational rhythms, reporting structures and quality controls that increase confidence, consistency and audit readiness without slowing teams down unnecessarily. You’ll understand how to create operational environments where compliance becomes embedded into everyday behaviours — not something teams think about only when an audit appears. And because we operate in a highly regulated environment, you’ll know how to balance precision with pragmatism.

You’ll understand that sometimes the answer genuinely is “no”. But you’ll also know how to navigate ambiguity, think creatively within regulatory boundaries, and find compliant, workable solutions where others might simply stop at the obstacle.

Just as importantly, you’ll be comfortable operating in a scaling environment. Not everything at Tiro is fully formed — and that’s part of what makes this exciting. We’re looking for someone who can bring structure without unnecessary bureaucracy, improve systems whilst maintaining momentum, and help teams operate with greater clarity and confidence as we continue to evolve. Someone who enjoys building while moving.

One operational standard. Across the business.

A huge part of this role is creating consistency in how operational excellence and compliance are understood across Tiro. You’ll work cross-functionally with Learning Experience, Learning Delivery, Employer Success, Operations, Technology and Leadership to ensure governance, compliance and operational discipline are embedded into how we work — not bolted on afterwards. These relationships are critical at Tiro. We care deeply about the quality of our learner experience, the integrity of our delivery, and the operational foundations behind the outcomes we create.

So this role needs someone who naturally thinks cross-functionally:

• Bringing the right people into conversations early
• Creating strong operational feedback loops
• Improving clarity and accountability
• Identifying risks before they become issues
• Stress-testing operational processes properly
• And helping teams balance pace with operational rigour

The detail matters here. A lot. We’re looking for someone with exceptionally high standards — someone who brings rigour, ownership and attention-to-detail bordering on obsessive when it comes to compliance integrity, audit readiness, operational governance and data quality.

Leadership at Tiro

Tiro is a business built on strong relationships, high standards and a genuine belief that apprenticeships can create meaningful change — for employers, for learners and for the industries we support. Our values and ways of working matter here. We look for people who think win-win, who bring courage alongside consideration, and who care about building long-term value rather than simply solving short-term problems. People who are curious. Operationally sharp. Thoughtful. Accountable. Collaborative. We move quickly, challenge each other positively and expect people to take ownership — but we also care deeply about trust, transparency and doing things properly.

This role needs someone who can combine:

• Strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Operational rigour with commercial pragmatism
• Governance with innovation
• High standards with high trust
• Detail orientation with systems thinking
• Pace with precision

You’ll help shape a culture where accountability, operational excellence and continuous improvement become part of how we naturally operate. Not a culture driven by fear of compliance. A culture where people understand why quality, governance and operational discipline matter — and take pride in getting it right.

About You

You’re likely already operating in a senior compliance, audit, governance, operations or funding leadership role within a pacey, complex and/or highly regulated environment. You’ve probably:

• Led compliance or operational assurance functions
• Built scalable governance frameworks and operational controls
• Managed audit readiness and regulatory compliance
• Improved operational systems and processes
• Worked cross-functionally to strengthen operational performance
• Implemented reporting, controls and operational cadence
• Supported organisations through periods of growth and change
• And built operational environments where quality and accountability scale alongside the business

Most importantly, you’ll care about building something sustainable, high-quality and meaningful — not simply creating process for process’ sake.

Why now?

Because Tiro is at a genuinely exciting point in its journey. The business is growing. The opportunity ahead is significant. The operational complexity is evolving. And the foundations we build now will shape how successfully we scale over the next few years. We know operational excellence and compliance are critical to sustainable growth. This is an opportunity to help build that future from the centre of the business.

The package

• Senior leadership role in a scaling organisation
• c.70k pa + performance package
• Flexible, remote-first working
• Significant opportunity for progression and influence
• The chance to shape the operational future of a business with real momentum and purpose

If you’re excited by the idea of building scalable systems, strengthening operational excellence and helping shape the infrastructure behind a fast-growing business — we’d love to hear from you.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Tiro is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone is treated fairly and has the opportunity to succeed. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences and are dedicated to creating an environment where people feel respected, supported and able to do their best work.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

Tiro is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners. All employees are expected to share this commitment and adhere to our safeguarding policies. Successful applicants may be required to undertake relevant background checks in line with the responsibilities of the role.