Data Compliance Officer (Apprenticeship Team - 12m Secondment) - UK
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
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£48,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2482 (76% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £48,200, and Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 3544 (Data analysts). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2482 Quality assurance and regulatory professionals Most likely code | £33,800 | £38,600 | £43,400 | £48,200 |
3544 Data analysts Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
This is a 12m secondment.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced data compliance professional to make a direct impact on the success of Specsavers' apprenticeship programmes. Joining our Apprenticeship team, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring apprenticeship data is accurate, compliant and audit-ready, helping colleagues across the business access valuable development opportunities while supporting the effective use of apprenticeship funding.
You'll take ownership of apprenticeship data compliance throughout the learner journey, overseeing the accuracy and integrity of learner records, supporting monthly data returns and ensuring compliance with funding requirements. Working closely with stakeholders, you'll prepare for audits and inspections, identify risks and process improvements, and produce reporting that provides clear insight and supports informed decision-making across the programme.
To succeed in this role, you'll bring experience from an apprenticeship, further education or training provider environment, with a strong understanding of ILR data specifications, apprenticeship funding rules and compliance requirements. You'll be highly organised, analytical and detail-focused, with the confidence to manage complex data, present findings to stakeholders and influence positive outcomes. Strong Microsoft Excel skills are essential, while experience using Power BI would be advantageous.
You'll join a supportive team where your expertise will have a genuine impact on the quality, compliance and success of our apprenticeship provision. You'll have the opportunity to work with a wide range of stakeholders, develop your knowledge and contribute to a business committed to helping people reach their potential. If you're looking for a role where you can combine compliance expertise, data insight and stakeholder engagement to make a meaningful difference, we'd love to hear from you.
As an inclusive employer, we value diversity and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are happy to consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible.
Apply today and help shape the success of our apprenticeship programmes.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Quality assurance and regulatory professionals (SOC 2482) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~137k in sample- Middle half £39,520–66,040
- Median £49,504
- Going rate £48,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,800–43,400
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2482 going rate of £48,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.