Compliance Auditor

Skills People Group are a national provider of National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs), Pre-Employment Training Programmes, Adult Learning, Skills Bootcamps, and Compliance Training. We specialise in both commercial and funded training and are proud to be nationally recognised as one of the UK’s largest private training providers due to the growth of our sector and funding secured.

We are currently recruiting for a highly organised, qualified Auditor/Project co-ordinator to join our existing team.

The successful candidate will undertake the following main Duties and Responsibilities:

To lead on external audits and liaise with funding partners.

To conduct monthly internal funding audits aligned to the deep dive audit strategy.

Prepare clear and concise audit reports, documenting findings and recommendations.

To recommend system controls and improvements to funding documentations

Identify company strengths and weaknesses and recommend strategies to optimise efficiency.

To create, implement and deliver training aligned to new funding paperwork.

To deliver training sessions to internal staff to drive continuous improvements aligned to funded activity.

To develop funding and compliance paperwork in line with contracts and requirements

To ensure webforms through the MIS database are kept up to date.

To examine records to ensure compliance with funding regulations.

To ensure a current understanding of the funding regulations

To engage directly with Operational staff & subcontractors, learners, customers & employers

To organise and deliver training in support of improving understanding of procedures, processes, and compliance rules.

Enforce compliance with procedures, policies, regulations, and legislation.

To project manage ad hoc projects as directed by the Admin & Compliance Manager

The ideal candidate must possess the following Skills, Experience and Qualities:

Experience in funding audits, compliance, and data analysis.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Experience in creating and delivering presentations.

Analytical thinking and strong attention to detail.

Good organisational skills and time management

The ability to think objectively and demonstrate sound judgement.

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

2 years previous experience within funding audits

Excellent ICT skills, particularly with Microsoft packages

Knowledge of ESFA and other funding rules and guidance

The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications:

Minimum of GCSE grade C in English and Maths or equivalent

Other details:

You will be based at our Sheffield office.

Equality and Diversity

It is the responsibility of the post holder to promote equality and diversity throughout the Group.

The post holder will undertake their duties in full accordance with the Group’s policies and procedures relating to equal opportunity and diversity.

Health and Safety

To promote health, safety, and welfare throughout the Group.

To undertake their duties and responsibilities in full accordance with the Group’s Health and Safety Policy and Procedures.

Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults

It is the responsibility of the post holder to commit to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults within the organisation.

The post holder will undertake their duties in full accordance with the Group’s policies and procedures relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, e.g. dealing with learner issues i.e. safeguarding and referring on to specialist staff.

This position is subject to an enhanced criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) and will be subject to satisfactory clearance of this check.

If this position is classed as Regulated Activity, it is subject to an Adult & Child barring check.

Review

The details contained in this job description, particularly the principal accountabilities, reflect the content of the job at the date the job description was prepared. It should be remembered, however, that over time, the nature of individual jobs will inevitably change; existing duties may be lost, and other duties may be gained without changing the general character of the duties of the level of responsibility entailed. Consequently, the Group will expect to revise this job description from time to time and will consult with the post holder at the appropriate time.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

A competitive salary

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays along with 2 extra days annual leave after 2 years’ service

Employer contributory pension scheme

A challenging and rewarding role in a successful and growing business.

The opportunity to grow with a business.

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