About the Role
Apprenticeship Providers are required to abide by the Education and Skills Funding Agency annual funding rules and the terms and conditions of the official Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers. From April 2021, Ofsted will also assume responsibility for auditing the quality of degree level provision.

The Degree Apprenticeship Compliance Manager will lead on assurance activities for both ESFA and Ofsted audit, producing reports that highlight the level of compliance and any risks to funding. The Compliance Manager will develop new, and scale existing, standard operating procedures, ensure accurate and timely completion of the ILR return and maintain accurate evidence packs for all learners on-programme.

The role will sit within the central Degree Apprenticeship Team however the appointed individual will work closely with colleagues from central Professional Services Directorates, in-school student support officers and academic programme leads.

About You
You have a working knowledge of current UK apprenticeship legislation/regulations, key agencies and ESFA funding rules, with experience of delivering information, advice and guidance on apprenticeship compliance. You will have experience of utilising digital technology to enhance and monitor the delivery of apprenticeship services and support apprentice and employer engagement.

You have excellent written and oral skills with the ability to communicate at all levels, with strong leadership and people management skills. You possess the ability to influence, negotiate and provide guidance and support to colleagues.

The ideal candidate will have experience of Ofsted and ESFA inspections of apprenticeship provision however this is desirable rather than essential.

About the Department
The role sits within a keen and friendly Business Development team that is part of Queen Mary University of London’s Research Services Directorate

About Queen Mary
At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.
Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.
We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits
We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.

The post is based at Department W in London. It is full time, permanent appointment with an expected start date of December 2021. The starting salary will be Grade 5, £38,655 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Eileen O’Gara at e.ogara@qmul.ac.uk

To apply for the role, please visit: https://webapps2.is.qmul.ac.uk/jobs/job.action?jobID=6336

The closing date for applications is 7 November 2021.

Interviews are expected to be held mid November.