Data, Funding & Compliance Support
Location: Hybrid (2 days per week remote with the flexibility being on-site) 3-6 month temp contract
Job Responsibilities
* Ensure that processes and systems are compliant with Department for Education (DfE) apprenticeship funding rules and regulations.
* Minimise funding risk ahead of audits through regular internal audit cycles and improvement actions.
* Ensure accurate and timely data submissions with minimal funding errors.
Key Activities and Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement an internal audit process, including themed and general audits of apprenticeship evidence pack documentation.
* Prepare monthly audit and compliance update reports for the Apprenticeship Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
* Drive improvements in audit outcomes through targeted action plans addressing system, process, and training needs.
* Advise colleagues on regulatory compliance issues and oversee improvements to completion.
* Lead on writing and implementing policies, procedures, and action plans to ensure compliance with DfE apprenticeship funding rules.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of DfE funding rules and ensure systems and processes remain compliant.
* Lead alongside the SLT in the successful delivery of external audits.
* Own relationships with Capita systems teams and MIS suppliers to ensure systems support compliant and timely funding claims.
* Manage DAS and ILR processes to ensure timely submission and compliance.
* Ensure subcontractor, EPAO, and client contracts align with DfE requirements.
* Develop and implement internal data submission processes.
* Ensure accurate and complete data entry and processing of monthly performance provisions.
* Use FIS, PDSAT, and BUD reports to manage data quality and integrity.
* Manage successful delivery of the R14 process.
* Contribute to management reporting cycles and meetings regarding funding compliance and audits.
* Ensure Civil Service Reporting (MISO) is submitted accurately and on time.
Key Performance Indicators:
* No negative outcomes due to erroneous administration or rule interpretation.
* Positive audit outcomes.
* Accurate FRM and DSAT reports.
* Fully compliant funding processes and policy documentation.
* Timely data submissions with minimal funding errors.
Essential Experience:
* Significant experience in managing data, audit, and funding compliance.
* Expert knowledge of DfE apprenticeship funding rules and ILR data.
* Successful delivery of external audits.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Experience in process documentation and implementation.
* Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
* Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.