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Part-Time Contracts & DfE Compliance Officer (Initial FTC – 12-18 Months)
Location: Hybrid Opportunity Kent & Medway | Hours: Part-Time 22.5hrs per week | Fixed-Term (12 - 18 months, with potential to extend)
Are you an experienced compliance professional with a background in apprenticeships and government-funded training? We’re an established Independent Training Provider (ITP) seeking a proactive Compliance Officer to join our team on a part-time, fixed-term basis.
This role plays a key part in maintaining our commitment to excellence in training delivery, DFE compliance, and learner outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
•Monitor and support subcontracted delivery to ensure compliance with funding rules and internal quality standards.
•Maintain strong working relationships with employers, learners, delivery partners, and internal teams.
•Provide clear, practical information and guidance to staff and partners on DFE and Ofsted requirements.
•Track and analyse compliance data to identify risks, trends, and areas for improvement.
•Carry out audits and support continuous improvement planning across the provision.
•Travel to partner or employer sites throughout Kent and Medway(expenses reimbursed).
• Complete Onboarding and Off Rolling paperwork in conjunction with Learners and Employers.
• Assist with Regulatory requirements such as input into external assurance processes.
What We’re Looking For:
•Proven experience in a compliance, quality assurance, or contract management role within an ITP or similar provider.
•Solid understanding of DFE funding rules, ILR requirements, and Ofsted EIF & Subcontractor Rules.
•Excellent communication, relationship management, and reporting skills.
•Confidence working autonomously, with a solution-focused approach and keen attention to detail.
•Experience with platforms such as OneFile, Moodle, PICS/One Advanced, or similar (desirable but not essential).
•Must be able to drive to locations in and around Kent.
Salary & Benefits:
oFlexible/hybrid working options
oCPD and professional development opportunities
oA supportive, values-driven team culture
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking ITP with a strong track record in compliance, learner engagement, and positive outcomes.
Must Have Clean UK License and own vehicle
Don’t meet every single requirement? At IPS we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace ensuring equal opportunities, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Commitment to Safeguarding
IPS International (IPS) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and we ensure that all staff are aware of their responsibilities for upholding these principles. This means that all posts within IPS are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. We therefore have an obligation to carry out robust checks to ensure that staff are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults; applicants are therefore advised that appropriate safeguarding checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken on all successful applicants; job offers will be made on the basis of satisfactory DBS and other checks, including the receipt of two written references. If you are successful in obtaining an interview, your suitability to work with children and vulnerable adults will be explored as part of the interview process. Applicants should note that it is a criminal offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. All applicants are required to complete and submit a self-declaration of a criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.
Commitment to Equal Opportunities
IPS is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of our communities. We are particularly keen to increase the diversity of our staff body and encourage applications from candidates where there is underrepresentation in our workforce. We are proud to hold the Disability Confident accreditation, this confirms our commitment to interviewing all applicants who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.
To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role to mandyrai@ips-international.com.
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