At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure data accuracy and compliance while supporting decision-making through effective reporting.
- Company: Walsall College, a diverse and inclusive educational institution.
- Benefits: Up to 29 days leave, pension contributions, free parking, and health initiatives.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with excellent training and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by ensuring funding compliance and improving data processes.
- Qualifications: Strong analytical skills and experience with large datasets in fast-paced environments.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented Compliance Officer to join our Management Information Services (MIS) team. You will play a key role in ensuring data accuracy, funding compliance, and effective reporting, supporting the College to meet ESFA and WMCA funding requirements.
In this role, you will provide expert advice on funding rules, carry out internal audits of the Individualised Learner Record (ILR), monitor and resolve data errors, and support colleagues in understanding and using data to drive decision‑making. You will also deliver training on MIS systems and contribute to continuous improvement across the team.
The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and experience working with large datasets or information systems in a fast‑paced environment.
In return, we offer:
- Up to 29 days annual leave plus generous additional closure days and bank holidays
- Enrolment into the West Midlands Pension Fund (LGPS) with generous employer contributions
- Free on site car parking
- Outstanding staff training and team building programme
- ZEST; the College’s Health & Wellbeing initiative for our staff
- Staff incentive schemes including Cycle to Work scheme and ‘Best of Walsall’ discounts
- Simply Health care scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Reward and recognition scheme
- State of the art campuses with the latest industry facilities, including our Graduate Salon of Hair and Beauty and on site Little Professors’ Nursery
- Access to ‘The Hub’ offering a Gym, Spa & Sports Clinic and The Littleton Restaurant
We are passionate about promoting equality of opportunity and creating a working environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated and everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. Our environment is diverse in character and student population. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from Black Minority Ethnic origin and those with a disability.
Walsall College is committed to safeguarding our children and young people/vulnerable adults. We uphold fundamental British Values and expect all our employees to do the same. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including previous employment checks, online searches and an Enhanced DBS Check.
Compliance Officer in Walsall employer: Walsall College
Walsall College is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and well-being of its staff, offering up to 29 days of annual leave, generous pension contributions, and a comprehensive health and wellbeing initiative. Our vibrant work culture fosters diversity and inclusion, providing employees with outstanding training opportunities and access to state-of-the-art facilities, ensuring a fulfilling and rewarding career in a supportive environment.
