Salary and hours
Location: Hybrid (Derby office)
Salary: £33,075 to £41,895
Hours: 36.5 hours per week (Full time). Monday to Friday
Closing Date: Please note we reserve the right to close this advert should we have a large volume of applications.
Location: Hybrid (Derby office)
Salary: £33,075 to £41,895
Hours: 36.5 hours per week (Full time). Monday to Friday
Closing Date: Please note we reserve the right to close this advert should we have a large volume of applications.
To manage the Compliance Team and ensure that all systems and processes related to AIM’s compliance functions are consistent with the requirements of the relevant regulatory body and are regularly monitored, reviewed and improved.
To maintain the quality of AIM Group provision and ensure that standards of attainment are appropriate to the level of learner awards.
Line management
Line-manage staff in the Compliance Team, ensuring regular supervision and appraisal.
Ensure the effective and efficient use of the human, physical and financial resources available to the Compliance Teams
Provide annual budget report to the Head of Access and Compliance to include detailed forecasting and recommendations.
Produce Monthly Manager and SLT reports to the highest of standard.
Oversee and manage the compliance inbox to ensure timely responses to centres as per documented SLA and ensuring the Equal distribution of work across the Access to HE team
Make recommendations to the Head of Access and Compliance regarding regulated and non regulated provisions and continuous improvement.
External Compliance
Oversee and monitor the consistent application of AIM Group risk ratings and associated remedial actions, as applied to centres and their provision
Alert the Head of Access and Compliance and Compliance Director of changes within centres that might affect their recognised status
Alert the Head of Access and Compliance and the Compliance Director of any incidents that could result in an adverse effect including but not limited to maladministration, malpractice and conflicts of interest
Oversee an annual programme of standardisation and CPD events for AIM Group regulated qualifications, and the dissemination of the outcomes to stakeholders
Liaise with the Compliance Director and Director for Strategic Growth and Service Excellence to ensure that any identified internal or external training needs are met (e.g. Registration and Certification )
Manage the approval of late registration and report appropriately to the Head of Compliance
Oversee the annual spot checks for external assessment and random sampling for internal assessment in conjunction with the Head of Compliance
Lead on the ON STOP process of the Aged Debtor process.
Internal Compliance
Ensure that all incidents are logged and reported effectively on the quality improvement log. This activity will include further investigatory work as and when required.
Oversee the management of internal systems to deliver support and system functions
Oversee the design, implement and deliver a robust internal audit plan for the organisation
Produce detailed internal audit reports with actions plans to inform operational and/or organisation improvements.
Oversee the management of the internal audit plan
Oversee the utilisation of the organisation MIS system to ensure organisational policies and procedures are followed and evidenced.
Self-Assessment and Regulatory Requirements
Oversee the on-going development and implementation of systematic self-assessment processes for all provision
Identify, monitor and report on relevant service standards
Support the production of reports and documents as per regulatory self-assessment requirements and associated data returns
Essential
Professional qualification at level 6 or above, and or relevant experience
At least 2 years management experience
Experience of managing projects
Understanding of cross sector post 16 education and lifelong learning
Knowledge of awarding body and regulatory structures
Knowledge of licence applications, review and audit
Experience of quality assurance processes and procedures
Experience of organisational self – assessment processes
Experience of designing and implementing Internal Audit processes
Experience of writing High Quality reports
Experience of working with regulatory bodies in the education sector
Knowledge of current education legislation
Knowledge of Ofqual and Qualifications Wales regulations and audit processes and procedures
Knowledge of IIP
Experience of networking with key stakeholders
Experience of meeting challenging business targets
Experience of developing and implementing strategies/plans
Desirable
Level 4 qualification in External Quality Assurance or relevant experience
AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group is a leading international organisation offering nationally regulated qualifications and end-point assessments which meet the needs of learners, employers, and providers.
These include:
Our wide range of regulated vocational qualifications fully support the development and up-skilling of any workforce of any age. Our subject specialists work with the education sector, employers, industry, and training providers across a range of backgrounds, sizes and settings ensuring our qualifications meet the needs of learners today.
Further information can be found at www.aim-group.org.uk
We are passionate about what we do and about our organisation and we pride ourselves in providing a friendly professional service to enable a better future for all our learners.
Our benefits
Working at AIM
We believe in the positive power of education
We want to keep AIM going and growing. We know that great businesses are powered by happy colleagues who feel invested in the company they work for. Our people are curious and creative colleagues that anchor us to our foundations and help to achieve our charitable objectives for learning – all kinds of learning for all kinds of people. Whether it’s at home, in the classroom or in the workplace, learning is the key to improving our chances in life.
Not just co-workers, we're proud AIM colleagues who help our company thrive. Our friendly and professional teams work together in a diverse range of roles to support the future of work and learning around the world.
If you are interested in this role, we would love to hear from you. If you would like to apply, please click on apply and complete the application form, uploading a copy of your CV. If you have any queries about the role, contact us on [email protected]