Funding & Compliance Manager / Apprenticeships Sector- 12 Month FTC- Remote Working

Funding & Compliance Manager / Apprenticeships Sector- 12 month FTC
Location: Remote (with occasional travel to Birmingham, London, or Oxford)
Salary: £38,000–£45,000 + 25 days holiday + birthday off
We’re seeking an experienced Funding & Compliance Manager to lead ther Apprenticeship compliance and audit function, ensuring adherence to government funding rules, contractual requirements, and organisational governance. As a member of the Senior Management Team, you’ll act as the subject matter expert on all regulatory and audit matters while maintaining excellent service levels.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead compliance across all government-funded apprenticeship contracts and historic funding streams.
• Oversee ILR submissions, maintain the DfE risk register, and ensure accurate data using FRM, PDSAT, and DLOCK reports.
• Prepare for and manage internal and external audits, monitoring visits, and regulatory inspections.
• Develop policies, compliance reports, dashboards, and training programmes.
• Manage a small team (Administrator and Compliance Officer) and drive continuous improvement in operational processes and reporting.
• Interpret complex funding rules and communicate requirements clearly across the organisation.

Person Specification:

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in apprenticeship provision, funding compliance, and operational management.
• People management experience in dynamic environments.
• Hands-on knowledge of ILR processes and external audits (DfE/ESFA, Ofsted).
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• Experience with MI/reporting systems (Aptem, Maytas, PICS, OneFile, Bud) desirable.
• Understanding of safeguarding, Prevent responsibilities, and data protection.

Why Join Us:

• Positive, transparent, owner-led organisation with 30 staff
• Flexible, remote working with regular company and departmental meet-ups.
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on compliance, operational excellence, and learner experience.

For more information, contact Simon Atkins – Pertemps on 07894 752230.