Compliance Manager - Government Funded Learning

The Compliance Manager will lead the organisation''s compliance and audit function, ensuring full adherence to government funding rules and contractual requirements for all government funded contracts. As a member of the Senior Management Team, this role provides strategic oversight of compliance processes and acts as the subject matter expert for all regulatory and audit requirements whilst balancing this with strong service levels and user experience both internally and externally.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn and maintain compliance across all government-funded apprenticeship contracts.Interpret and implement DfE funding rules, with final sign-off by the Transformation Director.Prepare for and manage external audits, ensuring timely and accurate responses.Design and deliver internal audit schedules to monitor compliance and mitigate risk.Manage and update the DfE risk register.Ensure ILR accuracy and evidence monitoring using audit tools (FRM, PDSAT, DLOCK reports).Develop and maintain the organisation''s policy matrix, collaborating with SMT colleagues to ensure policies are current and robust.Provide monthly and quarterly compliance reports to SMT and Board summarising performance and non-compliance.Act as key contact for internal and external audit activity.Build strong relationships with Davies Group audit/compliance team to align strategies.Develop and deliver staff training on compliance processes.Ensure accurate data management within the MIS platform (Aptem experience ..... full job details .....