Funding & Compliance Manager / Apprenticeships Sector- 12 month FTC
Location: Remote (with occasional travel to Birmingham, London, or Oxford)
Salary: £38,000–£45,000 + 25 days holiday + birthday off
We’re seeking an experienced Funding & Compliance Manager to lead ther Apprenticeship compliance and audit function, ensuring adherence to government funding rules, contractual requirements, and organisational governance. As a member of the Senior Management Team, you’ll act as the subject matter expert on all regulatory and audit matters while maintaining excellent service levels.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead compliance across all government-funded apprenticeship contracts and historic funding streams.
* Oversee ILR submissions, maintain the DfE risk register, and ensure accurate data using FRM, PDSAT, and DLOCK reports.
* Prepare for and manage internal and external audits, monitoring visits, and regulatory inspections.
* Develop policies, compliance reports, dashboards, and training programmes.
* Manage a small team (Administrator and Compliance Officer) and drive continuous improvement in operational processes and reporting.
* Interpret complex funding rules and communicate requirements clearly across the organisation.
Person Specification:
* Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience.
* Proven experience in apprenticeship provision, funding compliance, and operational management.
* People management experience in dynamic environments.
* Hands-on knowledge of ILR processes and external audits (DfE/ESFA, Ofsted).
* Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
* Experience with MI/reporting systems (Aptem, Maytas, PICS, OneFile, Bud) desirable.
* Understanding of safeguarding, Prevent responsibilities, and data protection.
Why Join Us:
* Positive, transparent, owner-led organisation
* Flexible, remote working with regular company and departmental meet-ups.
* Opportunity to make a tangible impact on compliance, operational excellence, and learner experience.
For more information, contact Simon Atkins – Pertemps on 07894 752230.