Apprenticeships Compliance Officer

Job Title: Apprenticeships Compliance Officer (Mat Leave cover)

Location: East London

Hours: 36 hours

Salary: £38,093 - £39,183

Contract Type: Fixed Term, 12 months contract

Waltham Forest College has been rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted following its most recent inspection and has distinguished itself as one of only a small number of General Further Education Colleges across the country to achieve the prestigious 'Outstanding' rating.

Waltham Forest College has been named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, a testament to its exceptional employee experience and organisational culture. Survey results revealed staff engagement and confidence in leadership to be significantly above the national average, underlining the College's focus on wellbeing, inclusivity, and professional growth.

Ranked in the top 5% of GFE colleges nationally for student achievement, Waltham Forest College continues to be an aspirational destination for learners. With state-of-the-art industry-standard facilities, a dedicated and expert teaching team, and a strong network of employer partnerships, the College ensures students are future-ready and equipped for success.

The postholder will be responsible for supporting the delivery of high-quality, compliant Apprenticeship provision. They will monitor Apprenticeship programmes and learner records to ensure they meet current funding rules, regulatory requirements, awarding organisation standards and internal quality-assurance procedures.

The role includes conducting regular compliance checks throughout the learner journey, from initial eligibility and enrolment through to completion and achievement. The postholder will review key documentation, including initial assessments, recognition of prior learning, Apprenticeship agreements, training plans, progress reviews, off-the-job training records and evidence of learning. They will identify areas of risk or non-compliance, provide clear guidance and ensure corrective actions are completed promptly.

Acting as a key liaison between learners, employers, curriculum teams and external organisations, the postholder will build strong and productive partnerships that support regulatory compliance, accurate record-keeping, timely learner progress and successful Apprenticeship outcomes. They will also support internal and external audits, produce compliance reports and contribute to the continuous improvement of systems, processes and practice.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in Apprenticeship compliance, administration, audit, funding or quality assurance within an education or training environment. They will demonstrate a strong understanding of the Apprenticeship learner journey and current funding requirements, together with excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to interpret complex guidance, identify risks and support colleagues in maintaining consistently high standards.

What's in it for you?

We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme, employee assistance programme, enhanced sick pay, NUS Employee discount, free onsite parking, cycle to work scheme and Sodexo benefits scheme.

• career average pension scheme
• employee assistance programme
• enhanced sick pay
• NUS Employee discount
• free onsite parking
• cycle to work scheme
• Sodexo benefits scheme

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects the wider community we support.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment. We actively seek DBS clearance checks for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures. In line with KCSIE 2026 and Safer Recruitment principles the college reserves the right to conduct online searches of shortlisted candidate.

Closing Date: 15 October 2026

Interview Date: 21 October 2026

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