We at Best Practice Network share the belief that every child, regardless of their background, should benefit from an excellent education. To achieve that, we support and train the educational professionals who work alongside them to be the best they can be, so in turn, they can transform the lives of children and young people. We're a friendly, DfE accredited, Ofsted outstanding training company providing apprenticeships, professional development and the DfE's 'Golden Thread' (trainee teachers to school Executive Leaders). We are adaptable, collaborative, and genuinely value the work we do to support the education sector, as much as our trainees do. Our people are at the heart of our business and our passion and commitment to education is what drives us. As a result, we have seen incredible growth over the last few years both nationally and internationally. We aim to be an employer where everyone can be themselves, do their best in an inclusive working environment and where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives. We are looking for an quality focused compliance officer to join our growing team. Fulfilling the organisations internal and external compliance regulations, identifying regulatory risks and to support on compliance actions across the organisation. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: The role will involve auditing key documentation against the ESFA funding rules through our apprenticeship delivery platform Ensure all compliance actions for specific apprentices are monitored and recorded Work closely with administration and operational staff to ensure enrolment, progression, achiever and leaver paperwork is fully compliant and/or amended as required. Ensuring documentation that is not compliant with the requirements of the ESFA funding rules are identified and corrective actions are followed with the relevant person/department Support with internal/ external audits with funding bodies. Support with new processes and systems to improve audit compliance rates Complete timely compliance checks on all relevant documentation in order to progress the signing up and recording of new candidates on the programmes Prepare, analysis and present regular reports as required by the department Implement systems of internal control that adequately measure and manage the risks Must be organised in maintaining efficiency while producing accurate work Experience using Microsoft 365, in particular; Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams with a demonstrable high ability in Excel Ability to support delivery staff, and other departments to correct or/and improve audit actions and best practice in funding compliance. Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant funding and compliance rules Be able to working in a change environment, remaining organised, structured, and focused on priorities 28 days holiday and get an extra day for each year you stay with us, up to max 33 days PLUS bank holidays. We pay for a Healthcare Plan once you've passed probation, which includes access to a private GP. From day 1, free life insurance covering up to x4 your salary. We'll both add money into your pension pot after 3 months. Get 25% off online learning resources for year 1 to GCSE with EdPlace. Choose what flexible benefits you want after you've passed probation - this could be buying extra holiday, dental, topping up your healthcare plan, bikes, gym membership, electric cars and give as you earn. BPNINDEED!
