Compliance Manager

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:

• Vocational qualifications
• End-point assessments (EPA) – apprenticeship standards
• Access to Higher Education diplomas
• English as a second language (ESOL)
• E-learning packages

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

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas break 
• Flexible working, hybrid working.
• Pension Scheme
• Cash Health plan
• Staff discounts

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]