Funding and Compliance Administrator

About the role

Decoded, a digital learning company, is looking for a Funding and Compliance Administrator to support the monthly ILR submissions process and general funding and compliance within the business. The role sits in the Quality and Compliance Team, working with the Admissions, Delivery, Client Management, Finance and Product teams, and reports to the Senior Compliance Manager. Working hours are 9am-5pm Monday to Friday, with a blend of remote and office working.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain accurate learner records, including ILR, reviews and attendance data, and support timely and accurate draw-down of funding onto government systems and internal learning platforms
• Keep up to date with the Department for Education's apprenticeship funding rules and guidance, and respond to DfE Funding Assurance (audit) visits
• Support audit activities, resolve issues such as ILR validation errors or DLOCKs, and document company processes and changes
• Monitor apprenticeship delivery activity, liaise with delivery teams, answer compliance queries and support the Quality Improvement Plan
• Report on performance and data, create compliance reports and help identify areas for improvement

Required profile

• Proven experience of apprenticeship compliance and of dealing with the DfE or its predecessor, the Education and Skills Funding Agency
• Detailed understanding of the UK Further Education sector and apprenticeships
• Experience administering training delivery and assessment, and of apprenticeship delivery platforms, ideally including Bud
• Good understanding of the technology sector and excellent attention to detail
• Proven ability to take the initiative, with strong project management and organisational skills
• Background clearances (DBS check) and two professional references are required

Required skills

• Word processing, database software and spreadsheets
• Analytical and communication skills, both verbal and written

What we offer

• Salary of £30,000-£34,000 per annum
• 33 days' holiday per year, including 8 bank holidays, with two weeks closed at Christmas
• Company pension contributions, private health care and travel insurance
• Continuous learning and development, free monthly lunches, and a laptop and virtual work equipment kit