Admin & Compliance Manager

The Admin and Compliance Manager (Fixed Term Contract for 12 months) is responsible for all aspects administrative performance across the group in making sure we are 100% compliant and due diligent aligned to all funding requirements across the contracts held.

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 UKs largest private training providers due to the growth of our sector and funding secured.

Role overview:

The purpose of this role is to provide Leadership and Management across the admin, audit, and compliance team. The role will provide the assurances and governance aligned to compliance practice.

You must be able to demonstrate a proven track record of delivering outstanding results through highly effective leadership qualities and a structured approach to planning for success.

You will lead and support innovation and quality improvements for all activities linked to the role and the department as well as integration with the other management teams. You will be accountable for performance of the function.

You will develop and implement clear, focused plans that promote quality and deliver our mission and the drive for continual improvement will be your key driver.

You will be accountable for the success of the teams and undoubtedly be an experienced leader and manager with a passion for delivering excellent service whilst driving forward profitable business expansion. A hands-on management style will ensure you engender the support of your teams and genuinely ensure the business remains a provider of choice.

The role will report directly into the Head of Operations & Administration Services.

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

Create and implement a compliance and administration framework that provides assurances back to the group on performance.

Create and develop meaningful data and reporting to enable visibility of the business position in conjunction with the MIS manager.

To undertake due diligence on all delivery partners in line with SLAs

Manage external funding audits / project management including management of Auditor.

Undertake frequent data cleansing to ensure the group is protected in line with all funding requirements.

Manage the Admin Team Leader, overseeing the administration teams. Manager the Auditor.

To develop, keep updated and enforce the use of policies and procedures throughout the business.

Work closely with the MIS Manager to ensure the efficient use of platforms and the storage of data to drive forward improvements.

Work with provider funders to ensure all compliance documentation meets our contractual obligations.

Lead of contract meetings with the funders to determine performance along with any mitigating actions

Implement effective processes to ensure non-compliance is dealt with promptly and interventions are introduced to mitigate further.

Introduce a structured approach to capture progression of learners, outcomes and positive destination that are agreed as part of the business KPIs.

Introduce formal guidance and process for all documentation and activities aligned to the Admin and Compliance Teams.

To implement strategies that drive continuous improvement through all areas of responsibility.

To work corporately to develop quality of provision to the highest standard. To ensure areas of weakness and or inadequacy, as well as quality improvement are addressed and meet the requirements to be judged at least Good at any forthcoming inspection.

To provide CPD and working practice of the admin team, ensuring processes are adhered to and the knowledge and skills of individuals continues to evolve.

To promote a culture of positive behaviour, making appropriate interventions to ensure success.

Develop the way the business utilises PICS, promoting internally systems available.

Attend national/regional funding meetings, user group meetings and other appropriate staff development opportunities and provide training as required for staff.

Continue to develop the Groups reporting systems to provide all managers with critical data to manage financial, staffing, and resources as appropriate.

To produce management performance reports as required to enable effective decisions to be taken that meet both the internal and external stakeholder needs.

Forge strong relationships internally, working with colleagues across the business to broker.

To lead the group requirements of audit committee

Work proactively with colleagues across the Group taking the initiative to resolve issues as they arise and contribute to appropriate Group meetings.

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

It is essential to have proven experience of performing a similar role within the Work Based Learning/Skills sector.

Have extensive experience of managing a budget, contracts preferably through government funding

Have extensive experience of managing teams within an educational setting

Have extensive experience of driving strategic quality Improvements

Experience and knowledge of Audit/ESFA related activities,

Experience of client and relationship management

Strong communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Enthusiasm in the workplace

Work well under pressure

Excellent managerial and interpersonal skills

Experience of presenting at various levels, from senior management to low level skilled learners

Advanced time management and analytical skills

Have a full, clean driving licence and use of a vehicle

Must be flexible with travel

Excellent ICT skills, particularly with Microsoft packages

The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications:

Management Qualification

Educated to a minimum of GCSE grade C in English and Maths or equivalent.

In return, Skills People Group will give you:

• A competitive salary
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays plus two days additional annual leave following two years service
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Health Cash Back Scheme
• Continuous Professional Development
• Annual Volunteering Day
• Referral programme
• Free parking
• A challenging and rewarding role in a successful and growing business

Other details:

You will report to the Head of Operations and Administration Services

You will be office based at S20 3FR

Please note that this role is a fixed term maternity cover contract for 12 months