Compliance Officer

We are looking for a confident and detail-focused Compliance Officer to support our apprenticeship provision on a part-time basis (7.5 - 15 hours per week)

The role will suit someone with strong experience in apprenticeship funding rules, data entry, and the use of apprenticeship and management information systems to make accurate funding claims. You will be the go-to person for compliance, working closely with Paddington Academy and United Teaching to build on the processes we already have in place. This is a key role ensuring our Teacher standard apprenticeships run smoothly and remains fully compliant.

The Role

United Teaching is United Learning’s national teacher training programme, offering high-quality school-based routes into teaching. Trainees learn from expert practitioners while working in our schools, gaining practical classroom experience alongside academic study. The programme is designed to develop confident, skilled teachers who make a lasting difference in the classroom from day one.

About You

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Compliance Officer with excellent communications skills and a sound knowledge of the apprenticeship funding rules. You’ll need strong IT skills and have experience working across a range of software packages such as Microsoft 365, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams. You will also excel with organisational skills, attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness.

Essential:

• Level 2 English and Maths qualifications (GCSE, A Level, or Functional Skills L2)
• Proficiency in data management and risk mitigation strategies.
• Experience of working in a Further Education MIS department
• A sound knowledge of the Individualised Learner Record (ILR), funding regulations and audit requirements for further education
• Ability to manage own workload with minimal supervision
• Current knowledge of data and compliance requirements within public funding programmes including apprenticeships
• Experienced user of FRMs, PDSAT software and other related software / reports for data cleansing and credibility related issues
• Experience of planning and undertaking internal audits

Desirable:

• Experience of external funding assurance audits.

Rewards and Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Part-time
• Contributory pension scheme.
• 26 days holiday FTE
• Occupational sick pay, protecting you and your family.
• Competitive maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits.

Further information:

Closing Date: Friday 20th February 2026

Hybrid Role. You will on occasion be required to travel to our London and Peterborough offices.

For a confidential discussion about this role or the process, please contact: Ask.HR@unitedlearning.org.uk

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a large volume of applications.

If you are applying internally, please apply via your ESS account (Internal Vacancies page). You will be required to submit a personal statement with a summary of your experience that make you suitable for this role. There is a character limit of 4000-character limit (roughly one and a half to two sides of A4).