Interim Quality and Compliance Manager

Interim Quality and Compliance Manager (FTC)

Cotswolds Fixed-Term Contract (6 months)

Are you an experienced Quality and Compliance professional with a strong background in apprenticeships, funding compliance, and Ofsted readiness?

We are seeking an Interim Quality and Compliance Manager to join a growing apprenticeship and training provider based in the Cotswolds. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key leadership role, driving quality improvement, ensuring compliance excellence, and supporting inspection readiness across apprenticeship provision. 

Key Responsibilities

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• Lead and coordinate Ofsted readiness activities across apprenticeship provision.
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• Support the organisation through Ofsted inspections and quality reviews.
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• Conduct quality assurance audits, reviews, and sampling activities.
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• Develop and monitor Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs).
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• Carry out funding compliance audits in line with ESFA funding rules.
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• Analyse quality and performance data to identify risks and drive improvement.
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• Support the development of Self-Assessment Reports (SARs).
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• Provide coaching, support, and challenge to operational teams and managers. 
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About You

We are looking for someone who has:

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• Significant experience within apprenticeship and training provision.
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• Strong knowledge of Ofsted's Education Inspection Framework.
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• Extensive understanding of ESFA funding rules and apprenticeship compliance.
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• Experience conducting audits, compliance monitoring, and quality assurance reviews.
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• Proven experience supporting or leading an Ofsted inspection.
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• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. 
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Desirable Experience

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• DSL qualification or safeguarding leadership experience.
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• Experience quality assuring Accountancy and/or HR apprenticeship programmes.
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• Experience producing or contributing to SARs.
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• Relevant quality, compliance, education, or leadership qualifications.
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If you're passionate about maintaining outstanding quality standards and supporting apprentices to achieve exceptional outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.