Director of Quality & Compliance Apprenticeships Remote Senior Leadership A high-growth national apprenticeship and training provider is appointing a Director of Quality & Compliance to lead quality, compliance and funding assurance during a critical phase of expansion.This is a senior leadership role with real influence, reporting directly to the Managing Director and holding responsibility as Nominee for the organisation. The RoleYou will take overall accountability for quality of education, regulatory compliance and audit readiness across a provision of approximately 1,800 apprenticeship learners The organisation has a clear strategy to scale, and this role is central to ensuring growth is achieved safely, compliantly and with strong inspection outcomes.You will act as the senior lead for DfE funding assurance activity, compliance oversight and inspection preparation, while providing strategic leadership to curriculum, data and quality teams. Key Responsibilities Act as Nominee for the training providerLead on ESFA and DfE funding assurance reviews, audit preparation and outcomesMaintain oversight of funding rules compliance, ILR accuracy and evidence readinessProvide strategic leadership across quality, compliance and governanceLine manage managers responsible for curriculum, data and quality assuranceEnsure inspection readiness and continuous improvement across provisionSupport systems review and planned MIS migration within the next 12 months Team Structure 3 direct reports Curriculum Manager Data and Compliance ManagerQuality Manager Six indirect reports overall Systems and Technology Current systems include PICS and OneFilePlanned migration to Bud or Aptem within the next yearExperience leading or supporting systems change is advantageous Location and Working Pattern Fully remote, home-based roleAttendance on site two days per month in Midlands Essential Experience Proven experience acting as Nominee for an apprenticeship or training providerDirect experience leading ESFA funding assurance reviews or audit-related compliance activityStrong background in apprenticeships is essentialSenior leadership experience across quality, compliance and auditConfident operating in a remote, senior leadership role Highly Desirable Experience within childcare, early years, H&SC or education apprenticeshipsExperience supporting organisational growth or scaling provisionTrack record of improving audit confidence, compliance outcomes or inspection readiness Why This Role Senior, strategic leadership positionClear growth agenda with strong backingRemote-first working with minimal travelOpportunity to shape quality systems, standards and culture at scale Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 + Benefits