Apprenticeship Compliance Officer

# Apprenticeship Compliance Officer## Job Introduction Here at BPP Education Group we pride ourselves on providing the best possible learner experience with our dedicated and specialised Group Academic Services team. Due to continued growth and expansion, an opportunity has arisen for a diligent, highly organised and detail-orientated individual to join the team as an Apprenticeship Compliance Officer on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract.

As the Apprenticeship Compliance Officer, you will support the Apprenticeship Compliance manager in ensuring BPP, its subsidiaries and subcontractors deliver apprenticeship training in accordance with the EFSA Funding rules, aiming for a £0 error rate in audit and ensuring that all processes and procedures are followed in line with company policy and the ESFA contractual requirements.

Your dedication to safeguarding and professional development will play a crucial role in promoting a compliant and progressive environment within BPP Education Group.

It is a great time to join BPP Education Group as we have enjoyed a sustained period of growth, offering a wealth of opportunities to our staff, students and clients. There are many more great reasons to join BPP Education Group such as:
* Brilliantly, you can study any of BPP’s courses for free – be it a professional qualification or full degree.
* Whilst the role is fully remote, hybrid working is available should you wish to split your time between one of our centres and wherever you choose to call home.
* We also provide a generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days, and there’s a rewards package that includes retail discounts and much more.

Other key benefits include our Group Personal Pension Plan, dedicated private healthcare and dental plans that offer additional assurance to look after you and your family
** What you’ll be doing
** As an Apprenticeship Compliance Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the organisation’s apprenticeship provision meets all regulatory requirements. Specialising in ESFA compliance, you’ll lead on internal audit activity, maintain robust quality assurance processes, and support continuous improvement in line with funding rules and policy.

As such, you will be responsible for:
* As an Apprenticeship Compliance Officer, you will specialise in apprenticeship ESFA regulatory compliance and ensure adherence to ESFA Funding rules through comprehensive audits and reporting.
* Collaborating closely with management and internal audit teams, you'll streamline processes, foster compliance culture, and contribute to strategic decision-making
* Follow internal processes and follow internal audit schedules in line with the ESFA financial assurance audit working papers.
* Work with the team to complete audit checks on all stages of the apprenticeship, including PDSAT reports
* Develop, produce and maintain audit reports based on finding, including actions and recommendations for internal and external audiences
* Complete action plans where needed
* Contribute to the preparation of external audits
* Maintain up to date knowledge of ESFA funding rules
* Undertake any other duties as required by the Apprenticeship Compliance Manager and as may be reasonably expected with the post.
** What we’re looking for
** To be successful in this role you will need to have a proven track record in the following areas:
* Knowledge of ESFA funding rules
* Experience in the education sector, preferably in an apprenticeship environment
* Experience conducting audits for regulatory compliance
* Proficiency in MS Office tools such as Word and Excel
* Effective planning, organisation and prioritisation abilities
* Collaborative and team-oriented approach
* High ethical standards and proactive, motivated demeanour
* Level 3 Qualification or above with a minimum L2 in maths and English
* Alignment with BPP values:
Everybody Matters, Trust and Respect, Stronger Together, Embrace Change, Student, Learner and Client Centric Approach
*** Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo a credit check and DBS Check.
**** As a Disability Confident employer, BPP is committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout…