Director of Quality & Compliance
Apprenticeships | Remote | Senior Leadership
A high-growth national apprenticeship and training provider is appointing a Director of Quality & Compliance to lead quality, compliance and funding assurance during a critical phase of expansion.
This is a senior leadership role with real influence, reporting directly to the Managing Director and holding responsibility as Nominee for the organisation.
The Role
You will take overall accountability for quality of education, regulatory compliance and audit readiness across a provision of approximately 1,800 apprenticeship learners
The organisation has a clear strategy to scale, and this role is central to ensuring growth is achieved safely, compliantly and with strong inspection outcomes.
You will act as the senior lead for DfE funding assurance activity, compliance oversight and inspection preparation, while providing strategic leadership to curriculum, data and quality teams.
Key Responsibilities
Act as Nominee for the training provider
Lead on ESFA and DfE funding assurance reviews, audit preparation and outcomes
Maintain oversight of funding rules compliance, ILR accuracy and evidence readiness
Provide strategic leadership across quality, compliance and governance
Line manage managers responsible for curriculum, data and quality assurance
Ensure inspection readiness and continuous improvement across provision
Support systems review and planned MIS migration within the next 12 months Team Structure
3 direct reports
Curriculum Manager
Data and Compliance Manager
Quality Manager
Six indirect reports overall Systems and Technology
Current systems include PICS and OneFile
Planned migration to Bud or Aptem within the next year
Experience leading or supporting systems change is advantageous Location and Working Pattern
Fully remote, home-based role
Attendance on site two days per month in Midlands Essential Experience
Proven experience acting as Nominee for an apprenticeship or training provider
Direct experience leading ESFA funding assurance reviews or audit-related compliance activity
Strong background in apprenticeships is essential
Senior leadership experience across quality, compliance and audit
Confident operating in a remote, senior leadership role Highly Desirable
Experience within childcare, early years, H&SC or education apprenticeships
Experience supporting organisational growth or scaling provision
Track record of improving audit confidence, compliance outcomes or inspection readiness Why This Role
Senior, strategic leadership position
Clear growth agenda with strong backing
Remote-first working with minimal travel
Opportunity to shape quality systems, standards and culture at scale
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 + Benefits
