We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Audit & Compliance Officer to join the Bauer Academy team on a full-time, 6-month fixed-term contract. If you're passionate about education, data accuracy, and ensuring high standards in government-funded programmes, this could be the role for you.
As part of our compliance function, you'll support all audit and reporting elements of our Bootcamp and Apprenticeship programmes. You'll also work closely with colleagues across the Academy to ensure we meet ESFA and DfE requirements, while delivering excellent service to learners and partners.
This is a hybrid position where you will work from home and our office at Manchester.
Our Team
At Bauer Academy, we're proud of our collaborative, learner-focused culture. We work together to deliver high-quality programmes that make a real difference. You'll be joining a supportive team that values accuracy, innovation, and continuous improvement.
What you will do
* Ensure compliance with ESFA and DfE standards by auditing learner records, enrolment paperwork, and programme documentation.
* Support learner journeys by reviewing applications, assessing eligibility, and managing learner data across Bootcamp and Apprenticeship programmes.
* Collaborate with Programme Leads, Operations, and Data teams to support EPA, progress reviews, and employer communications.
* Maintain audit trails, support internal and external audits, and ensure documentation is complete and compliant.
* Stay current with funding rules and compliance requirements, sharing knowledge and best practices across the Academy.
What you will bring
* Experience in training and education, with strong knowledge of apprenticeship compliance and government funding.
* Excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
* Confident communicator with a collaborative, can-do attitude and strong customer service skills.
* Comfortable using systems like Teams, SharePoint, and learner management platforms.
If this sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you - Apply now!
What's in it for you
* You'll have 25 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days to use.
* Your development matters, so access to our internal training provider - Bauer Academy, is a huge win.
* We have enhanced Maternity/Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay.
* You'll have the opportunity for flexible working.
* And much more! Find the full details of our benefits here
We are an international employer and equal opportunities are important to us. That's why we welcome everyone in their uniqueness, regardless of e.g. religion, gender, skin color, disability in our house.
If you have any feedback regarding our UK recruitment process, please email careershub@bauermedia.co.uk we would love to hear from you.
About Bauer Academy
We are proud to be the home of our award-winning education business, The Bauer Academy
Bauer Academy is a training provider unlike any other because we are part of one of the world's biggest media businesses.
Our multi-media training provider is recognised on the Register of Government Approved Apprenticeship Training Providers, certified by the Education and Skills Funding Authority and examination centre for bodies including the NCTJ and CiM.
The Academy combines the worlds of media, business and education to design and deliver unique learning & development opportunities including, Apprenticeship Standard programmes, customised corporate training and powerful community projects.
The Bauer Academy also has a long history of creating community projects, partnering with organisations such as the Big Lottery, Prince's Trust and the European Social Fund, to train under-represented individuals new creative skills that assist with their employability prospects. In turn, this has created a significant new talent pipeline for Bauer Media and our partner businesses.
Find out more about the Academy at www.baueracademy.co.uk
About Bauer Media Group
Bauer Media UK is part of the wider Bauer Media Group and is the No.1 UK Publisher and the No.1 Digital Commercial Audio broadcaster. We reach 25 million consumers across our Radio and Publishing brands such as Greatest Hits, KISS, Grazia, Today's Golfer, Absolute Radio, TV Choice, Country Walking, Hits Radio, CAR, Magic, MCN, Jazz FM, Puzzles and many more!
Bauer Media Group has remained one of the world's most successful media companies for nearly 150 years through our commitment to continuous innovation and consumer obsession. Founded in Hamburg in 1875 and now in our fifth generation of family ownership, our multi-national company operates in 13 countries across Europe, reaching 200 million consumers.
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