Funding and Compliance Administrator

Decoded

Funding & Compliance Administrator responsible for maintaining ILR and supporting compliance for Decoded. Collaborating with multiple teams to ensure adherence to apprenticeship funding rules in a fast-paced environment.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomJunior💰 £30,000 - £34,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in apprenticeship compliance within the UK’s Further Education sector, with a strong focus on maintaining accurate learner records and supporting audit activities. Proficient in data analysis and reporting to drive continuous improvement in compliance processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Apprenticeship Compliance ExperienceUnderstanding of Further Education SectorExperience with DfE and Education RegulatorsAdministration of Training DeliveryAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Compliance SupportData AnalysisAudit ActivitiesRecord MaintenanceProject ManagementOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailTraining Delivery AdministrationRegulatory ComplianceProcess Documentation

Soft Skills

InitiativeCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Apprenticeship Delivery PlatformsBudWord Processing SoftwareDatabase SoftwareSpreadsheet Software

Industry Keywords

DfE Funding RulesFunding AssuranceQuality Improvement PlanLearner RecordsCompliance Queries

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Working with the Admissions, Delivery, Client Management, Finance and Product teams to provide dedicated compliance support for our apprenticeship offering
Supporting the team to maintain an accurate ILR
Staying up to date with the Department for Education’s (DfE) apprenticeship funding rules and guidance
Responding appropriately to business demands and requirements, such as DfE Funding Assurance (audit) visits
Maintaining accurate learner records through audit activities in accordance with funding requirements to ensure 100% accuracy
Supporting timely and accurate draw down of funding + accurate data entries onto government systems and internal learning platforms
Supporting audit activities and taking all necessary steps to resolve any identified issues
Documenting company processes and supporting the implementation of changes and improvements
Monitoring apprenticeship delivery activity to ensure compliance with apprenticeship funding rules
Liaising with delivery teams regarding aspects of compliance
Answering compliance queries from other teams
Supporting the implementation of the Quality Improvement Plan (QIP)
Responding and resolving potential breaches of rules/regulations, policies and procedures by regular monitoring and evaluation across teams
Reporting providing performance and data reports to assist with data analysis and identifying areas for continuous improvement
Creating and maintaining reports on compliance for various functions of the business

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven previous involvement in and experience of apprenticeship compliance
A 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 its predecessor, the Education and Skills Funding Agency) and other relevant education regulators
Experience of apprenticeship delivery platforms, ideally including Bud
Excellent attention to detail
Strong background in administration
Excellent analytical 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

33 days’ holiday per year, inclusive of the 8 bank holidays.
Company pension contributions
Private health care including dental, GP and hospital cover and a gym discount to help you prioritise your wellbeing*
Travel insurance
Continuous learning and development including bespoke training, coaching and development to allow you to reach your potential.
Free monthly lunches
Laptop and virtual work equipment kit provided