Apprenticeship Funding & Audit Officer - Remote

Overview: Apprenticeship Funding & Compliance Officer - Remote

This is a fully remote, home-based position open to candidates throughout England.

Recruiting on behalf of an apprenticeship training provider, we are looking to talk with experienced apprenticeship funding and compliance professionals.

This is a hands-on operational role involving the management of apprenticeship learner changes, funding compliance, audit activity and reporting.

The role is fully remote. Working hours 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Salary and benefits: Apprenticeship Funding & Compliance Officer - Remote

£32k - £36k starting salary (depending on experience, potentially higher salary for the right candidate) Full-time, permanent position Generous annual leave entitlement Excellent benefits package Opportunities for career progression and professional developmentKey Responsibilities: Apprenticeship Funding & Compliance Officer - Remote

Managing apprenticeship learner changes, including withdrawals, breaks in learning, returns to learning, changes of employer and completions Processing learner changes accurately within the apprenticeship MIS, ensuring compliance with funding rules and ILR requirements Managing Recognition of Prior Learning and Experience (RPL/RPLE), including reviewing evidence and processing appropriate reductions Conducting learner-file compliance checks and funding audits, including enrolment eligibility, training plans and off-the-job training evidence Identifying funding risks, discrepancies and potential funding adjustments or refunds Monitoring outstanding compliance actions, ensuring issues are followed through to resolution Producing regular compliance and funding reports for senior managementEssential Experience: Apprenticeship Funding & Compliance Officer - Remote

Extensive experience and knowledge of apprenticeship funding and compliance within the English apprenticeship training sector Strong working knowledge of current apprenticeship funding rules and ILR requirements Hands-on experience processing learner changes, including withdrawals, breaks in learning and changes of employer Experience reviewing or processing RPL/RPLE Experience working with apprenticeship MIS software, such as Aptem Experience conducting apprenticeship learner-file compliance audits and checking funding evidence Strong Excel, analytical and reporting skills Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and take ownership of compliance processesExperience supporting external ESFA/DfE funding audits would also be advantageous