EHCP Funding and Compliance Officer

Due to continued growth within Additional Learning Support, we are seeking an EHCP Funding and Compliance Officer to support the effective management, monitoring and administration of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and High Needs Funding across the College.

As an EHCP Funding and Compliance Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring that learners with additional needs receive appropriate support whilst maintaining full compliance with Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), Local Authority and statutory requirements. You will coordinate the administration and monitoring of EHCPs, maintain accurate and auditable learner records, and support the preparation and monitoring of High Needs Funding claims.

The role will involve monitoring and reporting on learner attendance, retention, achievement, progress and progression data, supporting quality assurance activities, undertaking audits of learner files and funding documentation, and contributing to the development of systems and procedures that ensure effective learner tracking and performance monitoring. You will work closely with colleagues across the College to support positive learner outcomes and ensure all funding activity is compliant and inspection-ready.

The salary for this post is up to £33,290

Burnley College Sixth Form Centre provides first-class Further Education, University Education, Apprenticeship, business training and adult learning programmes, in the heart of Pennine Lancashire. Please also see our College Charter on the Burnley College website.

At Burnley College, we celebrate the diversity of all our staff, students and visitors. We provide a safe and supportive environment in which everyone is able to study and work to the best of their abilities and we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all.

The College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share in this commitment. Employment at the College is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post involving regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check.

To apply for this post, please complete the application form using the link below. If you experience any problems when completing the application form, please e-mail [email protected]

The closing date for this post is 5.00pm, Wednesday 2 September 2026

The location for this role is on site delivery.

Please be aware that the College does not hold a Sponsorship Licence, and as such is unable to sponsor individuals for Skilled Worker Visas.

We will return on Monday 5 January 2026.