Compliance Assurance Manager

About the role

The serves as the critical guardian of our funding integrity and regulatory standing in a high-growth environment. You will own the design and execution of sophisticated internal audit frameworks that protect our financial position and support our scale. This role requires you to operate as a strategic advisor, translating complex regulatory expectations into practical controls for commercial teams. You will leverage advanced analytical techniques to interrogate large datasets, uncovering patterns of risk and opportunity within our apprenticeship programmes. Your work will directly influence how we design products and processes to be inherently audit-ready from the ground up. You will build trusted relationships with finance and regulatory leaders by demonstrating unwavering accuracy and insight under pressure. Ultimately, this role is about enabling confident decision-making by ensuring that every claim we make about learner outcomes and funding eligibility is robustly evidenced and defensible. You will be instrumental in maintaining the trust of our partners, investors, and regulators as we continue to scale our impact across the UK workforce.

Key facts

What you'll do

Execute a continuous and evolving schedule of funding scrutiny, translating complex findings into clear reports for the Chief Finance Officer and Regulatory Affairs leadership.

Conduct targeted departmental audits to verify adherence to funding rules, and orchestrate "Mock Audit" simulations that prepare internal teams with precise evidence requirements.

Lead and support cross-functional improvement projects that strengthen controls, reduce risk, and enhance our operational resilience over time.

Perform deep-dive quality checks on ILR data, Change of Circumstance requests, and Break in Learning evidence to ensure completeness and accuracy.

Establish a structured feedback loop that turns audit findings into actionable improvement plans, driving measurable enhancements in evidence management.

Champion "auditability" by advising during the design phase of new processes and products so that compliance and traceability are embedded from the start.

Serve as the primary subject matter expert on auditability, collaborating closely with delivery teams to elevate their standards of documentation and data hygiene.

Produce regular analytical reports from complex data sources, crafting high-level strategic narratives that give C-Suite and senior leadership data-backed confidence.

Drive long-term, cross-functional improvement initiatives with a proven track record of delivery, ownership, and sustained impact across the business.

Leverage advanced data analysis skills, using complex formulas, pivot tables, and automated workflows to transform raw information into actionable insight.

Maintain a forensic eye for detail, applying rigorous auditing and quality assurance methods to every piece of evidence under review.

Exercise strong objectivity and independence, ensuring that internal work is checked thoroughly and fairly against established standards and funding rules.

Requirements

Demonstrate hands-on experience participating in at least one live financial assurance or compliance audit, or a structured internal mock audit process that mirrors real-world scrutiny.

Show a solid understanding of evidence pack requirements necessary for establishing learner and programme eligibility, including how evidence aligns with funding rules.

Produce regular reports from complex data into high-level strategic narratives that provide C-Suite and senior leadership with data-backed confidence to drive informed, top-down decision making.

Show a proven track record of driving long-term, cross-functional improvement projects from inception to completion, managing stakeholders and timelines effectively.

Apply advanced data analysis techniques, transforming raw data into actionable insights by leveraging complex formulas, pivot tables, and automated workflows.

Exhibit a forensic eye for detail and bring experience in auditing and/or quality assurance within a regulated or funding-intensive environment.

Remain objective and rigorous when checking internal work, maintaining independence and a commitment to factual accuracy in all assessments.

Operate with integrity and professionalism, understanding the sensitivity of funding information and the implications of compliance outcomes for the business.

Nice to have

Possess a deep understanding of what constitutes valid evidence for apprenticeship funding, including nuances such as off-the-job training rules and how they apply to complex learner journeys.

Bring a strong working knowledge and understanding of the ILR Technical Specification, including how its rules influence data collection and reporting obligations.

Have proven experience running and resolving PDSAT reports, with the ability to explain the "why" behind common error reports such as overlapping dates, missing NIH numbers, or 42-day qualifying period breaches.

Practical notes

This is a full-time role based in London. We operate a hybrid work model where most roles collaborate in the office three days per week, with specific exceptions for certain positions. Travel is not expected as part of this role. There are no visa sponsorship requirements indicated for this position at this time. The listed compensation details are omitted as no specific pay information is provided in the source material.