Job Description

Interim Quality and Compliance Manager (FTC)

Cotswolds Fixed-Term Contract (6 months)

Are you an experienced Quality and Compliance professional with a strong background in apprenticeships, funding compliance, and Ofsted readiness?

We are seeking an Interim Quality and Compliance Manager to join a growing apprenticeship and training provider based in the Cotswolds. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key leadership role, driving quality improvement, ensuring compliance excellence, and supporting inspection readiness across apprenticeship provision.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Ofsted readiness activities across apprenticeship provision.
• Support the organisation through Ofsted inspections and quality reviews.
• Conduct quality assurance audits, reviews, and sampling activities.
• Develop and monitor Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs).
• Carry out funding compliance audits in line with ESFA funding rules.
• Analyse quality and performance data to identify risks and drive improvement.
• Support the development of Self-Assessment Reports (SARs).
• Provide coaching, support, and challenge to operational teams and managers.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Significant experience within apprenticeship and training provision.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted's Education Inspection Framework.
• Extensive understanding of ESFA funding rules and apprenticeship compliance.
• Experience conducting audits, compliance monitoring, and quality assurance reviews.
• Proven experience supporting or leading an Ofsted inspection.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Desirable Experience

• DSL qualification or safeguarding leadership experience.
• Experience quality assuring Accountancy and/or HR apprenticeship programmes.
• Experience producing or contributing to SARs.
• Relevant quality, compliance, education, or leadership qualifications.

If you're passionate about maintaining outstanding quality standards and supporting apprentices to achieve exceptional outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.