Job Introduction
Apprenticeship Compliance Officer
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. As the Apprenticeship Compliance Officer, you will support the Apprenticeship Compliance manager in ensuring BPP, its subsidiaries and subcontractors deliver apprenticeship training in accordance with the EFSA 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. Your dedication to safeguarding and professional development will play a crucial role in promoting a compliant and progressive environment within BPP Education Group.
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
As an Apprenticeship Compliance Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the organisation’s apprenticeship provision meets all regulatory requirements. Specialising in ESFA compliance, you’ll lead on internal audit activity, maintain robust quality assurance processes, and support continuous improvement in line with funding rules and policy.
As such, you will be responsible for:
- As an Apprenticeship Compliance Officer, you will specialise in apprenticeship ESFA regulatory compliance and ensure adherence to ESFA Funding rules through comprehensive audits and reporting.
- Collaborating closely with management and internal audit teams, you'll streamline processes, foster compliance culture, and contribute to strategic decision-making
- Follow internal processes and follow internal audit schedules in line with the ESFA financial assurance audit working papers.
- Work with the team to complete audit checks on all stages of the apprenticeship, including PDSAT reports
- Develop, produce and maintain audit reports based on finding, including actions and recommendations for internal and external audiences
- Complete action plans where needed
- Contribute to the preparation of external audits
- Maintain up to date knowledge of ESFA funding rules
- Undertake any other duties as required by the Apprenticeship Compliance Manager 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:
- Knowledge of ESFA funding rules
- Experience in the education sector, preferably in an apprenticeship environment
- Experience conducting audits for regulatory compliance
- Proficiency in MS Office tools such as Word and Excel
- Effective planning, organisation and prioritisation abilities
- Collaborative and team-oriented approach
- High ethical standards and proactive, motivated demeanour
- Level 3 Qualification or above with a minimum L2 in maths and English
- Alignment with BPP values: Everybody Matters, Trust and Respect, Stronger Together, Embrace Change, Student, Learner and Client Centric Approach
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.