Funding & Compliance Manager | FE News

Funding & Compliance Manager

Salary £35,889 – £41,908 (37 Hours per week, 52 Weeks per year)

Sheffield

(TL;DR) This role is ideal if you:

* Are working in a funding & compliance-related role within the education sector and are looking to step into a rewarding high-level position in a successful organisation

* Have the experience and drive to play a leading role within a large college. Recognised by senior leadership and beyond for being the person responsible for maximising funding potential, allowing us to keep improving the education we offer and the opportunities we unlock for Sheffield’s young people

* Can share our enthusiasm for revolutionising how we approach funding and are excited to bring fresh ideas to the table while networking and cross-training with others in the field to constantly develop and improve practices

As Funding & Compliance Manager, you’ll step into a crucial role within an efficient and friendly department where your work will have a massive impact on the college’s finances.

You’ll be recognised for the top-down effect the role carries and be provided with the support needed to efficiently do your job.

In addition to managing the preparation of all external funding, data returns and claims, you’ll work closely with the wider Data Services & Exams team to explore ways of improving practices as well as being the ‘face’ of Audit college-wide.

People perform at their best when they come into work knowing that they’re valued.

Apply now if you’re looking to join a healthy work culture made up of talented people who celebrate each other’s success while embracing each other’s differences.

Day-to-day you will be responsible for:

* The submission of funding and ILR data to the ESFA

* Being the designated audit lead for external audits with funding and compliance

* Designing and managing all internal audit programs

* Manage the data held within EBS/Promonitor/Strata etc. is complete and accurate

* Line manage funding and compliance officers

* Championing our commitment to putting students first

* Promoting our values of fairness, respect & equality

After your first year with us, success would look like:

* Zero recovery value due to complete compliance in audits

* Improved efficiency and practices for data processing

* Maximised funding potential that reflects the extent of the colleges delivery

* Enthusiastically engaged with the college’s dedicated CPD programmes

* Built Strong working relationships and supported colleagues where possible

We’re open-minded & welcome all applicants who believe they can succeed. Though ideally, you will:

* Have a strong understanding of further education funding models

* Hold experience in Further Education Audit (Including Apprenticeships, Study, and Adult Education budgets)

* Have a good understanding of FE College course structures

* Hold excellent data analysis skills & data interrogation skills

* Be able to communicate complex data-related concepts to non-specialists

* Be excited to bring fresh ideas to the table and help us constantly improve

We also offer outstanding pension, benefits & annual leave packages

Whether you want a hand with the application form or a friendly chat about what it’s like to work with us, please don’t hesitate to drop us an email or give us a call and we’ll be happy to help in any way we can.

We appreciate your interest and look forward to getting to know you!

Next steps – please press APPLY and we shall send you our application link.

Closing: 22/06/23

Shortlisting: 23/06/23

Interview: w/c 26/06/23

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