Job Introduction
Apprenticeship Compliance Manager
Here at BPP Education Group we pride ourselves on providing the best possible client and learner experience, with our specialised team of client services specialists working closely with customers to ensure they are getting the most from our courses. In this role you will support the Head of Apprenticeship Compliance in ensuring BPP, its subsidiaries and subcontractors, deliver apprenticeship training in accordance with the ESFA Funding rules, aiming for a £0 error rate in audit and ensuring that all processes and procedures are followed in line with company policy and the ESFA contractual requirements.
What if you read the description and don't meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway - we value diverse backgrounds and are committed to inclusivity!
Why work for BPP Education Group?
It is a great time to join BPP Education Group as we have enjoyed a sustained period of growth, offering a wealth of opportunities to our staff, students and clients. There are many more great reasons to join BPP Education Group such as:
- Brilliantly, you can study any of BPP’s courses for free – be it a professional qualification or full degree.
- With hybrid working available, you’ll be able to split your time between one of our centres and wherever you choose to call home.
- We also provide a generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days, and there’s a rewards package that includes retail discounts and much more.
Other key benefits include our Group Personal Pension Plan, dedicated private healthcare and dental plans that offer additional assurance to look after you and your family
What you’ll be doing
This role plays a key part in ensuring apprenticeship programme compliance and funding integrity through effective monitoring, collaboration, and process development.
As such, you will be responsible for:
- Work with Head of Apprenticeship Compliance and Funding Manager on the Management and resolution of PDSAT and FRM reports
- Monitoring apprenticeships regulatory changes and reporting changes to the Head of Apprenticeship Compliance including, interpretation and action planning for all changes that will impact the business.
- Contribute to the development of new systems, processes and procedures - will require an understanding of the regulatory and policy requirements of the apprenticeship industry
- To assist in inducting and training relevant staff with regard to the regulatory policies and procedures
- Assist in DfE contracts performance meetings
- Provide monthly updates on all entities to the Head of Apprenticeship Compliance on performance against KPI, including the collation and analysis of performance data against national benchmarks
- Complete compliance audits at various stages of the learner journey to ensure compliance and central processed are being followed
- Documenting any non-compliance actions and share with appropriate business area to rectify and re-auditing any actions
- Assist the Head of Apprenticeship Compliance with preparation and execution of successful ESFA audits
- Undertake any other duties as required by the Head of Apprenticeship Compliance and as may be reasonably expected with the post.
What we’re looking for
To be successful in this role you will need to have a proven track record in the following areas:
- A good understanding of demonstrating practical and theoretical knowledge of this area of work
- Experience of working with the ESFA funding rules and financial assurance audits
- Experience of contract management
- Experience of working and managing a compliance team
- Experience using Microsoft packages and apprenticeship systems (PICs or similar MI system)
- Experience of working with government educational and funding regulatory bodies (e.g. Ofsted/ESFA/DfE)
- Proven analytical and problem-solving capability
- Ability to deliver key objectives within challenging timeframes
- Degree qualified or equivalent experience in a similar or related role(s)
- Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and inspire people
How will this process work?
The interview process for this position will consist of the following stages:
- A task to be completed ahead of the interview
- Competency style interview with two team members – 60 minutes
Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo a credit check and DBS Check.
BPP Education Group are proud to be a Disability Confident employer so if you need any reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please just let us know!
BPP Education Group actively promotes equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates. BPP will select candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience. Please note that for those posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check in addition to BPP undertaking any necessary online searches. This is deemed appropriate and necessary from a safeguarding perspective, and in line with BPP’s safer recruitment practices.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date.