Funding & Compliance Officer

• Date posted: Wednesday, 15 November 2023
• Closing date: Sunday, 26 November 2023
• Location: Blackburn
• Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (pro rata)
• Contract type: FTC - 12 Months
• Department: Quality & Contracts
• Hours: 20 - 24 hours per week
• Interview date: TBC

Do you have comprehensive knowledge of apprenticeship funding rules? Are you experienced in compliance auditing of ESFA/ DfE provision? Can you work with people to drive process improvements?

We have an exciting opportunity for a pro-active self-starter at Training 2000 for a Funding & Compliance Officer to join the Quality and Contracts department. We are looking for a committed and passionate individual to join the team to further strengthen the compliance of our Apprenticeship and Traineeship provision.

The role is responsible for driving compliance through in our Apprenticeship and Traineeship to mitigate audit risk, ensure compliance with Government Funding Rules to prevent claw back from Funding Agencies.

You will be responsible for delivering the annual schedule of funding body compliance activity and analysing data quality reports, to identify and prioritise the auditing of high-risk areas to identify noncompliance issues and their root causes.

You will then work with Managers to drive improvements to systems and behaviours through corrective action plans, process review, support and training.

You will enable visibility through compliance reports to Managers and the SMT, which identify the current position and action taken on compliance in relation to the Education and Skills Funding Agency Contracts, as part of the risk management process.

Please refer to the Role Profile for further information

Why work for Training 2000?

We believe Training 2000 is a great place to work. We genuinely care about our employees and offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• 27 days holiday (increasing to 32 days in accordance with service) plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days holiday per year
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Contributory pension scheme (after a qualifying period)
• Life insurance based on 4 x annual salary
• Health Cash Plan (after qualifying period)
• Annual CPD days and opportunities for career development and progression
• Family friendly policies
• Modern facilities
• Remote working
• Free parking (on and off-site)
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Please note, CV's will not be considered unless accompanied by a completed application form.

Equality of Opportunity

Training 2000 are committed to equality, diversity and access for all. We firmly believe in having a good work life balance and recognise that everyone is unique in their own way.

Applicants who, because of a disability, would prefer recruitment information/forms in a more accessible format should contact the HR team by e-mail: recruitment@t2000.co.uk or by telephone: 01254 54659

Safeguarding Statement

The safeguarding of our learners is at the heart of everything that we do. Training 2000 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, learners, sub-contractors, employers and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to the receipt of enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or a check via the Update Service as well as other recruitment checks.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, we conduct social media checks for all candidates shortlisted for interview in order to ascertain their suitability to work with children and young people.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, we conduct social media checks for all candidates shortlisted for interview in order to ascertain their suitability to work with children and young people.

We reserve the right to close this job vacancy early, should we find a suitable candidate prior to the closing date specified.