Here at BPP Education Group we pride ourselves on providing the best possible learner experience with our dedicated and specialised Group Academic Services team. Due to continued growth and expansion, an opportunity has arisen for a diligent, highly organised and detail-orientated individual to join the team as an Apprenticeship Compliance Officer on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract.

As the Apprenticeship Compliance Officer, you will support the Apprenticeship Compliance manager in ensuring BPP, its subsidiaries and subcontractors deliver apprenticeship training in accordance with the EFSA Funding rules, aiming for a £0 error rate in audit and ensuring that all processes and procedures are followed in line with company policy and the ESFA contractual requirements.

Your dedication to safeguarding and professional development will play a crucial role in promoting a compliant and progressive environment within BPP Education Group.

Why work for BPP Education Group?

It is a great time to join BPP Education Group as we have enjoyed a sustained period of growth, offering a wealth of opportunities to our staff, students and clients. There are many more great reasons to join BPP Education Group such as:

Brilliantly, you can study any of BPP’s courses for free – be it a professional qualification or full degree.

Whilst the role is fully remote, hybrid working is available should you wish to split your time between one of our centres and wherever you choose to call home.

We also provide a generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days, and there’s a rewards package that includes retail discounts and much more.

Other key benefits include our Group Personal Pension Plan, dedicated private healthcare and dental plans that offer additional assurance to look after you and your family

What you’ll be doing

As an Apprenticeship Compliance Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the organisation’s apprenticeship provision meets all regulatory requirements. Specialising in ESFA compliance, you’ll lead on internal audit activity, maintain robust quality assurance processes, and support continuous improvement in line with funding rules and policy.

As such, you will be responsible for:

As an Apprenticeship Compliance Officer, you will specialise in apprenticeship ESFA regulatory compliance and ensure adherence to ESFA Funding rules through comprehensive audits and reporting.
Collaborating closely with management and internal audit teams, you'll streamline processes, foster compliance culture, and contribute to strategic decision-making
Follow internal processes and follow internal audit schedules in line with the ESFA financial assurance audit working papers.
Work with the team to complete audit checks on all stages of the apprenticeship, including PDSAT reports
Develop, produce and maintain audit reports based on finding, including actions and recommendations for internal and external audiences
Complete action plans where needed
Contribute to the preparation of external audits
Maintain up to date knowledge of ESFA funding rules
Undertake any other duties as required by the Apprenticeship Compliance Manager and as may be reasonably expected with the post.

What we’re looking for

To be successful in this role you will need to have a proven track record in the following areas:

Knowledge of ESFA funding rules
Experience in the education sector, preferably in an apprenticeship environment
Experience conducting audits for regulatory compliance
Proficiency in MS Office tools such as Word and Excel
Effective planning, organisation and prioritisation abilities
Collaborative and team-oriented approach
High ethical standards and proactive, motivated demeanour
Level 3 Qualification or above with a minimum L2 in maths and English
Alignment with BPP values: Everybody Matters, Trust and Respect, Stronger Together, Embrace Change, Student, Learner and Client Centric Approach

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo a credit check and DBS Check.

As a Disability Confident employer, BPP is committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process. Candidates are encouraged to share any adjustment requirements ahead of interview so these can be considered and accommodated.

BPP part of Lyceum Education Group actively promotes equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates. BPP will select candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience. Please note that for those posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check in addition to BPP undertaking any necessary online searches. This is deemed appropriate and necessary from a safeguarding perspective, and in line with BPP safer recruitment practices

BPP part of Lyceum Education Group reserves the right to amend or withdraw this advertisement at any time prior to the closing date, should we receive a high volume of applications or if business needs change.