Funding and Compliance Officer (Apprenticeships)

Funding and Compliance Officer (Apprenticeships)

Full time (35 hrs/wk), permanent

Split place of work between Horizons (Reading, Berkshire) and Home, with up to 30 days per year in the Horizons Head Office

Salary range £32,000 to £34,000 pa plus benefits

Applicants are required to submit a current CV, cover letter or email, and a Recruitment Check Form which can be found on our website.

We have a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our ever-growing Apprenticeship Business Management (ABM) team, to provide technical and administrative support to a range of stakeholders. You will have the opportunity to support the team in removing barriers to learning, driving performance and supporting apprentices to successful outcomes. You will play a vital role in ensuring UCEM remains fully compliant with all regulatory frameworks and ensuring that procedures are followed in line with both company policy and ESFA contractual requirements. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking to enhance their career in Funding and Compliance, whilst making a real difference to UCEM and our students.

Your accountabilities and responsibilities include:

• Specialise in apprenticeship ESFA regulatory funding and compliance requirements and ensure adherence to ESFA funding rules through comprehensive audits and reporting.
• Streamline processes, foster a culture of compliance, and contribute to strategic decision-making.
• Follow internal processes and internal audit schedules in line with the ESFA financial assurance audit working papers.
• Support data integrity & quality using funding and compliance reports.

Our main requirements:

• Minimum Level 2 qualification in Maths and English.
• Working in a similar funding and compliance role within an apprenticeship environment.
• Experience conducting audits for regulatory compliance.
• High degree of accuracy and proficient analytical skills.

At UCEM we expect employees to demonstrate our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Support. Student satisfaction and success are our main drivers, and our people consistently report high levels of employee engagement; your contribution will be valued should you join us.

University College of Estate Management (UCEM) is a long-standing and leading provider of supported online education with a long-term ambition to be the world's most sustainable university. Wellbeing and work-life balance are a priority for us, with flexible working arrangements and a generous holiday allowance amongst some of our key employee benefits.

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TO APPLY: Please send your CV, covering letter/email, and Recruitment Check Form by an email by no later than Monday 24 February 2025 at 5.00 p.m.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

Here at UCEM we champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. We celebrate diversity and the strengths it brings to our staff body, our student community and our Board of Trustees, recognising that people are key to our success. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.