Get Set for making a difference to people's lives
Get Set UK is a leading people services provider, bursting with energy and opportunity. We're on a mission to support individuals in maximising their employment potential through high-quality education and training programmes. We are now looking for a talented Funding and Compliance Manager to lead our efforts in securing funding, ensuring compliance, and driving performance across AEB, Apprenticeships, and Skills Bootcamps. If you're passionate about making a difference, this is your opportunity to join our dynamic team!
Your impact
Funding Management: Identify, secure, and manage various funding streams, ensuring effective budget preparation and allocation.
Compliance Oversight: Guarantee that all training programmes meet regulatory standards and funding requirements, ensuring compliance through regular audits and reporting.
MIS Leadership: Oversee the development and maintenance of the Management Information Service (MIS) to provide accurate, timely data for decision-making.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with funding bodies, regulatory agencies, and delivery partners, acting as the primary contact for all funding and compliance-related inquiries.
Team Leadership: Lead and develop the data administration team, ensuring performance excellence and continuous improvement.
Exams Administration: Ensure compliance with JCQ regulations, overseeing the administration of exams across the service.
Who we seek
Qualifications: Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Education Management, or a related field. Professional certifications (CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA) are preferred.
Experience: 7+ years in the further education sector, with at least 5 years managing MIS and ensuring compliance with funding and regulatory requirements. Proven experience in budget management, funding applications, and audit management.
Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills. Proficient in data management, with expert knowledge of ESFA and ESF funding rules and the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework.
Personal Attributes: A positive, enthusiastic, and proactive individual with a passion for making a difference. You are a strong communicator and team player, skilled in managing priorities and driving performance.
You share our values:
Be Ambitious: Show determination and innovation in your approach.
Be Inspiring: Inspire responsibility through your daily actions.
Be Proud: Take pride in your daily achievements and want to support your local community.
Be Considerate: Collaborate well in an inclusive environment.
Own It: Own your attitude, motivation, and actions.
Our promise to you:
We're here to support you as much as you support our clients. Our mission is clear: to empower, ignite opportunities, support resilience, and nurture career success for everyone.
Our workplace is dynamic, committed, encouraging, and empathetic. We believe in creating an environment that is not just about professional growth but also personal wellbeing. As part of the Get Set UK team, you'll enjoy:
Competitive salaries that appreciate your hard work and dedication.
Comprehensive pension schemes designed for your future security.
Healthcare packages that prioritise your wellbeing.
Gym memberships to support your physical health and mental clarity.
An inclusive employee forum where your voice is heard and valued.
Continuous training and development opportunities to help you grow and succeed.
Get Set for a better tomorrow:
Ready to make a difference? Join us and help shape the future of education and skills at Get Set UK!
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We reserve the right to close applications early. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and welcome all applications. Get Set UK is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, physical and mental disability, age, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, and any other protected status. Our aim is to support and maintain the physical and mental health of all people at work.
If you do need any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and recruitment process, please let us know at the outset and we will work hard to provide the right solution for you.
This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners/clients and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful appointment to this role will require satisfactory completion of recruitment checks.
Get Set UK does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Recruitment Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Get Set UK will consider these CVs as gifts and will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner.
