Apprenticeship Compliance Officer

Job Title: Apprenticeship Compliance Officer

Location: Coventry College

Contract Type: Full-Time / Permanent

Hours per Week: 37 per week

Salary: 31103 to 33003 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)

About Us

Coventry College is a dynamic Further Education provider at the heart of the city offering high-quality vocational technical and professional education to learners of all ages from Entry Level to Higher Education. Since forming in 2017 weve been committed to helping individuals transform their lives and supporting businesses to growstrengthening the communities we serve. Our ambition is to help young people and adults to aspire to change their lives and those of their families. Through strong partnerships and a responsive inclusive curriculum we strive to deliver excellence in teaching and learning that evolves with industry needs and puts learners and employers in the best position for success. Recent investments in facilities including electric vehicle tech construction and digital skills ensure we stay at the cutting edge of industry needs.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and professional individual to join our team in a key business support role. You will play an important part in helping the College run smoothly and efficiently contributing to the overall learner and staff experience.

The Apprenticeship Compliance Officer will be responsible for monitoring the colleges apprenticeship provision ensuring that it is fully compliant with Department for Education (DfE) apprenticeship funding rules Ofsted requirements and internal policies.

The postholder will support compliance across the full learner journey in collaboration with the Apprenticeship Onboarding Officer from application and enrolment through to completion to ensure accurate learning agreements evidenced negotiated prices and that recognition of prior learning (RPL) calculations are applied in a consistent manner in line with the Apprenticeship Assessment policy.

You will conduct internal audit checks in line with DfE Funding Assurance rules to provide assurance to the College and minimising risk. Supporting the MIS & Exams Manager in the production of the ILR and contribute to the development of data dashboards and reports that support the Colleges monitoring and compliance of the apprenticeship provision.

Requirements

Must-Have:

Possession of a recognised degree or equivalent professional / vocational qualification.

Level 2 qualification in Communication/Literacy/English and Numeracy/Maths.

Current experience of working in an Apprenticeship compliance role and supporting internal / external funding assurance visits.

Direct experience supporting non-levy funding reservations and employer onboarding.

Experience within a further education college training provider or apprenticeship delivery organisation.

Strong working knowledge of apprenticeship funding rules and systems including the Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS).

What we offer

Free on-site parking including pay-as-you-go EV charging spaces

Excellent pension scheme with defined benefits (LGPS)

Generous annual leave entitlement 34 days plus statutory bank holidays

Access to continued professional development and training opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support

Employee discount scheme offering savings on retail travel and more

This role is eligible for Blue Light Card (BLC)

On-site refectory serving a variety of food and drink options

Discounted hair and beauty treatments at our in-house salon

Staff recognition and award schemes celebrating your achievements

A supportive inclusive working environment

How to Apply

To apply please complete our online application form which is designed in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

We do not accept unsolicited agency applications. We will contact preferred agencies if their support is required.