Funding & Compliance Lead- Apprenticeships

Funding & Compliance Lead

Location:

Stafford (Hybrid - 2 days from home)
Salary: £35000 per annum

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a growing, Ofsted-rated 'Good' Training Provider and EPAO with a strong reputation for quality and learner success. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, people-first organisation that values continuous improvement, collaboration, and high-quality delivery across apprenticeships and training programmes.

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking provider committed to employee development and learner outcomes.

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• 4 well-being days per year
• Work fully remote for up to 3 weeks annually
• Funded qualifications and ongoing CPD
• Free on-site parking
• Supportive team with a clear focus on learner outcomes

Our client is a well-established training provider and professional body, delivering high-quality programmes, recognised qualifications, and career development opportunities across their sector. They have built a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and professional excellence, working closely with employers and learners to drive meaningful outcomes.

This is a key role within the organisation, responsible for leading data, funding compliance, and reporting across apprenticeship provision. As Funding & Compliance Lead, you will ensure that all learner data, funding submissions, and systems are accurate, compliant, and audit-ready—supporting both operational delivery and strategic growth. You’ll work closely with delivery, finance, and quality teams, playing a central role in driving compliance standards and enabling data-led decision making.

• Ensure compliance with apprenticeship funding rules and internal processes
• Manage and validate ILR submissions, resolving errors and discrepancies
• Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready learner records
• Support internal and external audit processes
• Identify compliance risks and implement corrective actions

• Produce regular and ad-hoc reports on funding, performance, and compliance
• Analyse datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Support forecasting and business planning through data insights

• Maintain and improve data within MIS platforms (including One File)
• Carry out data quality checks to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Support system enhancements aligned to programme growth

• Work closely with delivery, quality, and finance teams
• Support departmental projects and key deadlines
• Monitor KPIs and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

• Experience with in data management, compliance, or MIS in education or training
• Strong understanding of apprenticeship funding rules and audit requirements
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.)
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex data
• Excellent organisation, time management, and communication skills

• Experience with in apprenticeships or FE environments
• Knowledge of funding bodies and compliance frameworks
• Experience using One File or similar systems
• Understanding of apprenticeship standards and assessment processes
• Degree-level qualification (or equivalent)
• Awareness of the rail sector

• Hybrid working model (2 days from home, 3 days office-based)
• Role subject to DBS check
• Our client is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace

If you are looking to take the next step in your career within a high-quality training environment, we’d love to hear from you.