Data Funding and Compliance

Data, Funding & Compliance Suppor t Location: Hybrid (2 days per week remote with the flexibility being on-site) 3-6 month temp contract Job Responsibilities

• Ensure that processes and systems are compliant with Department for Education (DfE) apprenticeship funding rules and regulations.
• Minimise funding risk ahead of audits through regular internal audit cycles and improvement actions.
• Ensure accurate and timely data submissions with minimal funding errors.

Key Activities and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement an internal audit process, including themed and general audits of apprenticeship evidence pack documentation.
• Prepare monthly audit and compliance update reports for the Apprenticeship Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
• Drive improvements in audit outcomes through targeted action plans addressing system, process, and training needs.
• Advise colleagues on regulatory compliance issues and oversee improvements to completion.
• Lead on writing and implementing policies, procedures, and action plans to ensure compliance with DfE apprenticeship funding rules.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of DfE funding rules and ensure systems and processes remain compliant.
• Lead alongside the SLT in the successful delivery of external audits.
• Own relationships with Capita systems teams and MIS suppliers to ensure systems support compliant and timely funding claims.
• Manage DAS and ILR processes to ensure timely submission and compliance.
• Ensure subcontractor, EPAO, and client contracts align with DfE requirements.
• Develop and implement internal data submission processes.
• Ensure accurate and complete data entry and processing of monthly performance provisions.
• Use FIS, PDSAT, and BUD reports to manage data quality and integrity.
• Manage successful delivery of the R14 process.
• Contribute to management reporting cycles and meetings regarding funding compliance and audits.
• Ensure Civil Service Reporting (MISO) is submitted accurately and on time.

Key Performance Indicators:

• No negative outcomes due to erroneous administration or rule interpretation.
• Positive audit outcomes.
• Accurate FRM and DSAT reports.
• Fully compliant funding processes and policy documentation.
• Timely data submissions with minimal funding errors.

Essential Experience:

• Significant experience in managing data, audit, and funding compliance.
• Expert knowledge of DfE apprenticeship funding rules and ILR data.
• Successful delivery of external audits.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in process documentation and implementation.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.