Job Title: Audit & Compliance Officer (Fixed Term Contract)Salary: Commencing at 27,632 with progression to 29,255 per annumClosing Date: 2026-06-30About the Role6 Months Fixed Term ContractLuminate Education Group are recruiting for a Audit & Compliance Officer. You will support the delivery of high-quality, compliant apprenticeship provision by leading on internal audit activity against DFE funding rules. You will conduct audits, produce clear reports and recommendations, and help ensure data accuracy and regulatory compliance across the Group.Working closely with operational, MIS and leadership teams, you will contribute to a strong culture of compliance, support continuous improvement, and assist with preparation for external audits.This role requires strong attention to detail, a good understanding of apprenticeship funding, and the ability to translate complex requirements into practical improvementsWhat You Will DoCarry out internal audits to ensure compliance with DFE funding rules across apprenticeship provisionProduce clear audit reports, including findings, actions and recommendationsSupport the accuracy and integrity of apprenticeship data through regular checks and analysisWork with operational and MIS teams to improve processes and embed a culture of complianceContribute to audit planning and support preparation for external auditsMaintain up-to-date knowledge of funding rules and compliance requirements, applying these in practiceAbout YouEnglish and Maths qualifications at Level 2 or above, with a commitment to progressing one or both subjects to Level 3 or higher.Highly organised, detail-focused, and confident working with data and processes.Good understanding of apprenticeship funding and compliance requirements, with the ability to interpret and apply DFE rules in practice.Strong communicator who can work collaboratively with colleagues across teams, building positive relationships and supporting a culture of compliance and continuous improvement.Bring a proactive approach, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy, quality and professional integrity.BenefitsThe group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:Annual leave:Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidaysCurriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidaysPension schemes with generous employer contributions:Teachers Pension SchemeLocal Government Pension SchemePeoples Pension SchemeCPD opportunities:Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).Travel and commuting:Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.Flexible and hybrid working opportunities:Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.About UsLuminate Education Group is a collective of education providers based in Yorkshire with one clear purpose: to make a positive difference to peoples lives through genuinely transformative education and training.We offer a wide range of job vacancies across our business support functions-Finance, Human Resources, ITSS,Marketing, Communications, Executive Support, Estatesand Food Services. Our large size and diverse range of member organisations means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.As an education provider, we are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our workforce, and youll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow.Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.Luminate Education Group consists of; Harrogate College (HC), Keighley College (KC), Leeds City College (LCC), Leeds Conservatoire (LC), University Centre Leeds, Leeds Sixth Form College and Yorkshire Centre for Training & Development.SAFEGUARDINGAt Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIONWe recognise, value and champion diversity & Inclusion. As we engage with a diverse student population we want to ensure we reflect that in our staff population too. For us diversity is about building happy teams, full of people that want to learn and be inspired by each other, by our different experiences and backgrounds. It is important to us that both staff and students achieve their full potential. Diversity is important to us, but inclusion is equally, if not more important. Its not just about having the representation but also providing the people we recruit with opportunities and valuing everyones contributions and perspectives.RECRUITMENT AGENCIESWe kindly request that recruitment agencies do not forward anyunsolicited CVsin relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies we will get in touch with agencies directly. We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies. We shall not be liable for any fee / commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.