Quality & Compliance Officer (12 Month Fixed Term Contract with potential to extend)

Location: Hybrid Opportunity

Hours: Part Time 22.5hrs per week

Salary: £34,000 FTE (pro rata for part-time hours), DOE

Are you an experienced compliance professional with a background in apprenticeships and government funded training? Our client is an established Independent Training Provider (ITP) seeking a proactive Compliance Officer to join their team on a part-time, 12 month fixed-term basis.with the possibility for this to be extended..

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking ITP with a strong track record in compliance, learner engagement, and positive outcomes.

This role plays a key part in maintaining their commitment to excellence in training delivery, DFE compliance, and learner outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitor and support subcontracted delivery to ensure compliance with funding rules and internal quality standards.

Maintain strong working relationships with employers, learners, delivery partners and internal teams.

Provide clear, practical information and guidance to staff and partners on DFE and Ofsted requirements.

Track and analyse compliance data to identify risks, trends, and areas for improvement.

Carry out audits and support continuous improvement planning across the provision.

Travel to partner or employer sites throughout Kent and Medway (expenses reimbursed).

Complete Onboarding and Off Rolling paperwork in conjunction with Learners and Employers.

Assist with Regulatory requirements such as input into external assurance processes.

Person Profile:

Proven experience in a compliance, quality assurance, or contract management role within an ITP or similar provider.

Solid understanding of DFE funding rules, ILR requirements, and Ofsted EIF & Subcontractor Rules.

Excellent communication, relationship management and reporting skills.

Confidence working autonomously with a solution-focused approach and keen attention to detail.

Experience with platforms such as OneFile, Moodle, PICS/OneAdvanced or similar (desirable but not essential).

Salary & Benefits:

Contract Type: 12-month fixed-term contract (part-time; flexible days/hours considered)

Generous holiday entitlement (pro rata)

Flexible/hybrid working options

CPD and professional development opportunities

Travel expense reimbursement

A supportive and values-driven team culture

Commitment to Safeguarding

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and they ensure that all staff are aware of their responsibilities for upholding these principles. This means that all posts within the organisation are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. They therefore have an obligation to carry out robust checks to ensure that staff are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults. Applicants are therefore advised that appropriate safeguarding checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken on all successful applications. Job offers will be made on the basis of satisfactory DBS and other checks, including the receipt of two written references. If you are successful in obtaining an interview, your suitability to work with children and vulnerable adults will be explored as part of the interview process. Applicants should note that it is a criminal offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. All applicants are required to complete and submit a self-declaration of a criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.

Commitment to Equal Opportunities

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of our communities. They are particularly keen to increase the diversity of their staff body and encourage applications from candidates where there is underrepresentation in our workforce. They are proud to hold the Disability Confident accreditation which confirms their commitment to interviewing all applicants who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification