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We encourage early applications.)\nJoin KnowledgeBrief\nKnowledgeBrief is an apprenticeship and training provider helping people and organisations build the skills they need across business management. Our expertise spans leadership and management, digital, and business and professional services. Through apprenticeships, professional qualifications, workshops and coaching, we connect learning to real work, helping people make better decisions, lead change and improve organisational performance.\nOur vision is a future where every organisation can turn learning into measurable performance through confident people, modern leadership and practical capability. We bring together specialist expertise, our own learning technology and personalised support to help people apply what they learn and make a meaningful difference in their roles.\nWe are a values-driven organisation: inspirational, innovative and authentic, with relationships at the heart of how we work. Joining KnowledgeBrief means being part of a team that values the joy of learning and cares about the impact we create for our learners, clients and each other.\nAbout the Role\nReporting to the Head of Apprenticeships & Training, the Compliance & Funding Managerwill lead KnowledgeBrief’s apprenticeship compliance, onboarding, funding assurance and learner data function. You will manage the team and make sure funding claims are accurate, supported by clear evidence and ready for scrutiny. As our technical lead for apprenticeship funding assurance, you will lead our response to DfE funding audits and work closely with Finance, Delivery, Quality, Curriculum, Sales and Digital.\nKey Responsibilities\nYou will:\nLead KnowledgeBrief’s response to DfE funding audits and appointed external auditors, including audit preparation, learner samples, evidence requests, fieldwork responses, findings and follow-up actions.\nPlan and deliver internal funding assurance reviews, mock audits and learner file sampling. Investigate errors, identify whether issues are systemic and assess potential funding exposure with Finance.\nOwn the monthly and year-end ILR cycle, from data collection and validation through reconciliation, submission and review of funding and acceptance reports.\nMaintain accurate learner and funding records across PICS, KBPro, the apprenticeship service and internal systems, resolving discrepancies and keeping a clear audit trail.\nOversee learner eligibility, prior learning, onboarding evidence, apprenticeship agreements, training plans, assessment registrations and gateway checks, ensuring claims are supported and learners are ready for assessment.\nLead and develop compliance, onboarding and data colleagues, setting clear priorities and maintaining cover around learner starts, submission deadlines and assessment activity.\nTranslate funding rule changes into practical processes, controls, templates and guidance, and work with teams to make sure changes are applied consistently.\nWork with Finance to reconcile funding earnings, receipts and adjustments, monitor co-investment and additional payments, and resolve funding risks or discrepancies.\nMaintain the compliance risk register and audit action tracker, reporting findings, corrective actions and potential funding exposure to the Head of Apprenticeships & Training and senior leaders.\nExperience, Skills & Qualifications\nEssential\nDemonstrable experience leading a training provider’s response to an external apprenticeship funding assurance audit carried out by DfE, ESFA or an appointed audit firm, including auditor liaison, evidence, findings and corrective actions.\nPractical experience designing and carrying out internal funding audits, testing learner evidence and controls, investigating systemic errors and assessing potential funding exposure.\nSubstantial experience in apprenticeship funding, compliance, learner data or MIS, including accurate monthly ILR returns and year-end processes, plus current knowledge of funding rules, ILR specifications, apprenticeship service requirements and funding evidence.\nExperience managing compliance, onboarding or learner data colleagues and prioritising work against recurring deadlines.\nExperience reconciling funding with Finance and understanding employer co-investment, levy transfers, additional payments and evidenced learning support claims.\nKnowledge of apprenticeship onboarding, prior learning, off-the-job training, gateway and assessment administration, and how delivery evidence supports funded data.\nStrong analytical, spreadsheet and data management skills, with the ability to investigate inconsistencies and present findings clearly.\nLevel 2 English and maths qualifications, or equivalent, and evidence of continuing professional development in apprenticeship funding, compliance or learner data.\nDesirable\nA relevant qualification in business administration, data management, finance or compliance, or equivalent professional development.\nA management qualification, or training in audit, data protection or process improvement.\nExperience supporting Ofsted preparation and working with an in-house learner management platform.\nInterpersonal Fit\nWe’re looking for someone who:\nUses sound judgement and constructive challenge to protect learners, funding and the organisation.\nCommunicates technical requirements clearly and builds effective relationships across different teams.\nTakes ownership of detail and deadlines while keeping sight of the learner journey.\nLeads colleagues with clarity, care and a commitment to their development.\nIs curious, collaborative and committed to the joy of learning and continuous improvement.\nWhy Work With Us?\nAt KnowledgeBrief, we are committed to creating an environment where people feel supported, challenged, and able to grow.\nYou’ll benefit from:\n5.6 weeks’ annual leave\nAccess to our Employee Assistance Programme\nDedicated monthly CPD days on successful completion of probation\nTwo weeks’ paid time off over Christmas and New Year on successful completion of probation\nCompany sick pay on successful completion of probation\nOpportunities to contribute to cross-team projects and organisational growth\nA remote-first environment with opportunities to connect in person\nOur Commitment to Safer Recruitment and Inclusion\nKnowledgeBrief is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners, and all colleagues are expected to share this commitment.\nOffers of employment are subject to pre-employment checks, including right to work, references, and DBS checks where appropriate.\nWe are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. 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