Funding and Compliance Officer
| Posting date: | 12 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £28,796 with progression to £30,527 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 November 2025 |
| Location: | Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS3 1AA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1517594 |
Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated Funding and Compliance Officer to join us, based on-site at our Park Lane Campus.
The MIS Funding and Compliance Team is responsible for overseeing the integrity of funding data, funding audit and funding returns across Leeds City, Keighley and Harrogate Colleges.
Working as part of the wider Management Information Services (MIS) function, the post holder will have an excellent eye for detail, will enjoy working with data and will be keen to learn and apply all aspects of funding and compliance.
What You Will Do
Support MIS managers in the accurate processing of data, in compliance with the funding rules.
Maintain an in-depth knowledge of all relevant funding rules and audit requirements, provide advice and guidance and train stakeholders accordingly.
Support internal and external audit assignments, in order to provide assurance on controls and compliance within the college in line with funding bodies’ methodologies.
Provide information, training and assistance as required to college staff on MIS, administrative, funding and audit procedures.
Undertake administrative duties relating to Additional Learning Support (ALS) to ensure compliance with the relevant funding rules.
Support campus-based school administration teams during main enrolment to resolve issues and provide advice and guidance where required.
Assist with the annual centralised archiving of student enrolment related documentation.
About You
Level 3 or above Administration qualification or equivalent (or substantial, relevant and demonstrable experience).
Extensive knowledge and understanding of FE and HE funding methodologies, or demonstrable ability to quickly gain that understanding.
Ability to review and improve processes and procedures.
Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision, and within a team, effectively managing workload and priorities, referring to senior management by exception.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all levels of staff.
Experience of using student record systems and curriculum planning tools.
Results focused with the ability to work effectively under pressure and to strict deadlines, paying particular attention to detail.
The MIS Funding and Compliance Team is responsible for overseeing the integrity of funding data, funding audit and funding returns across Leeds City, Keighley and Harrogate Colleges.
Working as part of the wider Management Information Services (MIS) function, the post holder will have an excellent eye for detail, will enjoy working with data and will be keen to learn and apply all aspects of funding and compliance.
What You Will Do
Support MIS managers in the accurate processing of data, in compliance with the funding rules.
Maintain an in-depth knowledge of all relevant funding rules and audit requirements, provide advice and guidance and train stakeholders accordingly.
Support internal and external audit assignments, in order to provide assurance on controls and compliance within the college in line with funding bodies’ methodologies.
Provide information, training and assistance as required to college staff on MIS, administrative, funding and audit procedures.
Undertake administrative duties relating to Additional Learning Support (ALS) to ensure compliance with the relevant funding rules.
Support campus-based school administration teams during main enrolment to resolve issues and provide advice and guidance where required.
Assist with the annual centralised archiving of student enrolment related documentation.
About You
Level 3 or above Administration qualification or equivalent (or substantial, relevant and demonstrable experience).
Extensive knowledge and understanding of FE and HE funding methodologies, or demonstrable ability to quickly gain that understanding.
Ability to review and improve processes and procedures.
Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision, and within a team, effectively managing workload and priorities, referring to senior management by exception.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all levels of staff.
Experience of using student record systems and curriculum planning tools.
Results focused with the ability to work effectively under pressure and to strict deadlines, paying particular attention to detail.