Head of Compliance & Funding
Location: Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom, HU1 3DG
Type: Permanent, Full time
Posted: Friday, February 28, 2025
Salary:£43,157 FTE per annum
Annual Leave: 31 days per annum (excluding bank holidays and up to 3 additional discretionary days over the Christmas/New Year period)
As our Head of Compliance & Funding, you will work across the college to lead on responsive, agile, and efficient data and compliance related activity.
The post holder will provide leadership and management to the Data and Compliance team and will develop a quality-focused service environment that is flexible and responsive to the needs of the organisation ensuring high-quality data is collected and utilised for its purpose within college systems.
Responsibilities:
* Provide clear day-to-day leadership in the development and delivery of the MIS, Planning and Funding functions in line with the standards and expectations required throughout the College.
* Manage the continuous improvement of MIS and processes, ensuring all data is clean, valid, and reliable in order to maintain outstanding performance.
* Manage the submission of compliant ILRs to maximise all funding claims, in line with current funding regulations and meeting the relevant deadlines.
* Provide advice and guidance on data, funding, and compliance issues at a strategic level.
* Analyse and produce performance reports on all data for the SLT / Governing Body / Curriculum Leaders and external quality organisations.
* Take a lead role on internal and external funding audits for all funding streams. Oversee the development and implementation of internal audit programmes to ensure preparedness for external audit.
* Provide staff training and support on funding and compliance requirements, data systems, and the effective use of learner data.
* Ensure the college remains informed in respect of all funding mechanisms regarding all college provision types.
* Line management of the Data Compliance Officers and Data Service Manager, including performance management, individual and team development in line with the College’s Human Resources Policies and Procedures.
* Act as Deputy Data Protection Officer for the college and work with the Director of MIS and Data and Director of IT to ensure compliance with all associated regulations.
What we’re looking for:
* English and Maths grade A-C (or 9-4) GCSE or equivalent
* A degree of equivalent relevant qualification, and/or relevant substantial experience
* Experience of preparing for and undergoing funding audits
* Knowledge of the funding environment for all types of funding streams
* Understanding of education and the related quality assurance processes
* Ability to collate, analyse, interpret and report on data
* Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills. Can demonstrate ability to consider the wider impact of decisions, assesses possible outcomes and their likelihood
If you have the skills and experience we are looking for and would like to join us as our Head of Compliance & Funding, please click ‘Apply’ now, we’d love to hear from you!
Hull College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to contribute to the delivery of their safeguarding strategy and values. In addition, these posts require the colleague to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please note that this post is subject to regulated activity.
We at Hull College prioritise digital proficiency; all new staff should either be skilled or open to training.
Please be aware that this vacancy may close earlier depending on the level of applications received, so if you wish to be considered, we recommend that you complete the application as promptly as possible.
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