Brief Overview of the Role

Join our Regulatory Compliance apprenticeship to master ESFA funding compliance, risk management, and audit preparation through hands-on experience and expert guidance. This program offers a unique opportunity for professional growth in an evolving, fast-paced field, preparing you for a successful compliance and regulatory affairs career.

Duties to Include

• Compliance Support: Offer guidance and support to ensure alignment with ESFA funding rules and audits, advocating for adherence within our team.
• Risk Assessment: Analyse and manage risks associated with ESFA funding, utilising data to inform decisions and actions.
• Policy Adherence: Ensure all operations comply with organisational policies, ESFA funding rules, and legal requirements.
• Data Management: Handle data using IT systems following data protection laws, ensuring submission accuracy.
• Audit Preparation: Prepare for and respond to ESFA audits, implementing corrective actions to maintain compliance.
• Compliance Training: Provide internal training on ESFA funding rules, enhancing our compliance processes and practices.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain effective communication with internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies, ensuring a clear understanding of compliance requirements.
• Professional Development: Engage in continuous learning about ESFA regulations and compliance, fostering an environment of improvement and adaptation.

The training you will be getting

• Regulatory Compliance Officer Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard Qualification
• Comprehensive in-house training on ESFA funding rules
• Training on all internal systems
• Opportunities to learn advanced digital proficiencies such as Power Query, PowerBI, Power Automate, M language coding, MS Office, and more.

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working

Desired Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) essential
• GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) essential
• Other IT/Computing (Grade Pass) desirable

Working Hours and Wage

Monday to Thursday: 08:45 – 17:00. Friday: 08:45 – 16:00. A 45-minute break every day. (Some additional hours may be required on the first 4 working days of each month; however, this can then be taken in lieu.)

Total hours per week: 36.5 hours a week

Future Prospects

• After completing this apprenticeship, candidates could progress to a higher-level apprenticeship in alignment with the company’s strategic objectives and the candidate’s career objectives.
• Eventually, a candidate showing sufficient aptitude for the role could progress to a leadership position.

About the Company:

A leading training provider in the West Midlands Region, supporting employers, individuals and communities offering local solutions with national coverage, delivering apprenticeships, bespoke commercial courses and a range of government funded training programmes to suit the needs of our customers, whoever they may be.