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- Location: Hybrid remote – Some national travel required (4-5 times per month)
- Job Type: Full-time
- Salary: Up to £45,000
- 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays + volunteer days
- All travel paid from home, including overnight stays
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Lead all aspects of quality assurance, compliance, and funding within apprenticeship and funded programme delivery.
- Prepare for and manage Ofsted inspections, ESFA financial audits, and external quality assessments.
- Act as the Ofsted Nominee, when required.
- Oversee subcontracted provision, ensuring high standards are maintained.
- Maintain policies, processes, and procedures aligned with ESFA & Ofsted guidelines.
- Provide expertise in curriculum design to ensure high-quality, compliant, and fundable provision.
- Work closely with End Point Assessment Organisations (EPAOs) to optimise learner outcomes.
- Own and drive the Self-Assessment Report (SAR) and Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).
- Ensure learner assessments and evidence are accurately recorded for compliance.
- Develop and implement Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) strategies.
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Quality & Compliance team.
- Build strong relationships with employers to drive apprenticeship success.
- Represent the organisation in industry meetings and partnerships.
- Deliver training sessions for staff, employers, and learners to promote best practices in apprenticeship delivery.
- Collect benchmarking data to drive quality improvements.
- Analyse ILR funding and compliance data to minimise errors and clawback risks.
- Ensure all apprentices achieve their full potential, including functional skills attainment.
- Provide monthly performance reports to internal stakeholders and clients.
- Support the Operations Director in ensuring the financial sustainability of apprenticeship provision.
- Assist in business development efforts to enhance services for key clients.
- Proven experience in Quality Assurance & Compliance within a training provider or education setting.
- Strong understanding of Ofsted, ESFA funding, ILR compliance, and apprenticeship levy requirements.
- Knowledge of experiential leadership training from graduate to board level.
- Ability to develop and implement comprehensive quality assurance frameworks.
- Strong commercial awareness and a data-driven approach to funding and compliance.
- A natural leader, capable of influencing senior stakeholders and inspiring teams.
- Passion for learning, development, and leadership training.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Own transport and flexibility to travel with occasional overnight stays
