Compliance Officer

The post will include working as part of a team who maintain an oversight of the collation of apprentice data for learner records, leading on audits (e.g. by the Education and Skills Funding Agency) and developing an embedded culture of compliance and risk management across the institution. The post holder will support the Programmes Managers, Head of Work-Based & Professional Learning, other Professional Services staff and academic departments through provision of high quality, audit ready management of data to ensure compliance of Degree Apprenticeship programmes with our statutory obligations.

We are seeking an individual who is able to support multiple streams of work and is adaptive to new initiatives and priorities. The candidate should be a self starter, be able to work on their own initiative, demonstrating accurate and excellent attention to detail as well as being an effective communicator. You will be expected to demonstrate a proactive attitude to your work, supporting and contributing positively to departmental decision making, and engaging with all colleagues across the professional team. It is essential to have apprenticeship knowledge and experience working within this area. For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team working to establish alternative pathways into Higher Education across the University. Reporting directly to a Programmes Manager in the Work-Based & Professional Learning Team the successful candidate will work with University departments and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with statutory and legislative obligations relating to Degree Apprenticeships. The department has a flexible approach to hybrid working, the candidate would be expected to be able to work on campus at least twice a week. There will be occasions when the successful candidate would be expected to work on campus when required for business need. About the University Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We're one of the world's top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK

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