1.      Compliance Support and Advisory

• Plan and deliver compliance support services to align with ESFA funding rules and business expectations.
• Provide tailored advice and guidance to ensure compliance with statutory Codes, focusing on ESFA funding requirements and audit standards.
• Promote the importance of compliance with ESFA funding rules within the organisation.

2.      Risk Assessment and Management

• Assess regulatory risks related to ESFA funding and use risk assessment findings to guide activities and resource allocation.
• Gather, analyse, use, and share data to inform risk assessments, specifically focusing on ILR submissions and funding rule compliance.

3.      Policy and Procedure Adherence

• Ensure activities align with the organisation’s policies and procedures, ESFA funding rules, and legal requirements.
• Work within the legal frameworks relevant to ESFA funding.

4.      Data Management and IT Systems

• Use IT systems effectively to manage, share, and store ILR data per data protection requirements.
• Provide ILR technical support, ensuring the accurate and compliant submission of ILR data.

5.      Audit Preparation and Response

• Prepare for ESFA audits by ensuring compliance with funding rules and maintaining up-to-date and accurate records.
• Be responsive to audit findings and take corrective actions to address non-compliance issues.

6.      Internal Compliance Guidance

• Deliver internal training and guidance on ESFA funding rules, audit preparation, and compliance best practices.
• Evaluate internal processes concerning regulatory objectives and the organisation’s strategic priorities, suggesting improvements where necessary.

7.      Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and the ESFA to clarify funding rules and compliance requirements.
• Build and maintain good working relationships with regulatory bodies and partner organisations, working collaboratively to support compliance.

8.      Continuous Improvement and Professional Development

• Engage in continuous professional development related to ESFA regulations, ILR processes, and compliance strategies.
• Lead by example in adopting a customer-focused mindset, being open to change, and supporting continuous improvement in compliance processes.

The training you will be getting

• Regulatory Compliance Officer level 4 apprenticeship standard qualification

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

Following successful completion of this apprenticeship, candidates may be able to progress to a leadership position within the business support team or take a higher level apprenticeship in alignment with the company’s strategic objectives and the candidates own career objectives.

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.