Funding and Compliance Administrator

Decoded

. Support the monthly ILR submissions process and general funding and compliance .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £30,000 - £34,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in apprenticeship compliance and funding processes within the UK’s Further Education sector, with strong analytical and organizational skills to support quality improvement and compliance monitoring.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Apprenticeship ComplianceILR ManagementDfE Funding RulesData AnalysisProject Management

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Hard Skills

Apprenticeship AdministrationTraining DeliveryAssessment AdministrationDatabase SoftwareSpreadsheet Proficiency

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInitiativeTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Bud Apprenticeship Delivery PlatformGovernment SystemsInternal Learning Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Enhanced DBS Check

Industry Keywords

Further Education SectorEducation RegulatorsCompliance MonitoringQuality Improvement PlanFunding Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the monthly ILR submissions process and general funding and compliance
Provide dedicated compliance support for the apprenticeship offering as part of the Quality & Compliance Team
Work with Admissions, Delivery, Client Management, Finance and Product teams
Maintain an accurate ILR and accurate learner records, including ILR, reviews and attendance data
Stay up to date with DfE apprenticeship funding rules, technical guidance, updates and relevant apprenticeship news
Support timely and accurate funding drawdown and data entry into government systems and internal learning platforms
Support audit activities and resolve ILR validation errors, DLOCKs and other identified issues
Document company processes and support implementation of changes and improvements
Monitor apprenticeship delivery activity for compliance with funding rules
Liaise with delivery teams and answer compliance queries
Support implementation of the Quality Improvement Plan
Monitor and resolve potential breaches of rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Provide performance and data reports for analysis and continuous improvement
Create and maintain compliance reports for business functions
Report to the Senior Compliance Manager
Work 9am–5pm, Monday–Friday, in a blend of remote and office working

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven previous involvement in and experience of apprenticeship compliance
Detailed understanding of the UK’s Further Education sector, including apprenticeships
Experience in the administration of training delivery and assessment
Experience of dealing with the DfE or Education and Skills Funding Agency and other relevant education regulators
Experience of apprenticeship delivery platforms, ideally including Bud
Experience in, or a good understanding of, the technology sector
Excellent attention to detail
Strong background in administration
Excellent analytical skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Project management and organisational skills
Proven ability and confidence in taking the initiative
Working knowledge and experience in word processing, database software and spreadsheets
Passion for the education and technology sectors
Self-motivated and comfortable working in a small, fast-paced team
Flexible approach with a positive, can-do attitude to compliance
Successful completion of a DBS check, including an Enhanced DBS check with barred list check where the role meets regulated activity criteria
Two professional references from an HR department, current or previous manager, or someone senior in the business
Must be currently based in the UK and have full rights to work in the UK

Benefits

Comp & perks

33 days’ holiday per year, inclusive of the 8 bank holidays
Two full weeks’ closure at Christmas, at Decoded's discretion
Company pension contributions
Private health care including dental, GP and hospital cover
Gym discount
Travel insurance
Continuous learning and development, including bespoke training, coaching and development
Free monthly lunches
Laptop and virtual work equipment kit provided
Remote and flexible working
Full exposure to Decoded learning programmes