Head of Compliance

1 month ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Aston University Full time

Location: Aston University John Cadbury House

Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Tuesday 13 August 2024

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Aston University is seeking an experienced and driven Head of Compliance to lead our Degree Apprenticeships and Adult Provisions within Aston Professional. This role is integral to our dedication to compliance excellence and assisting our Aston 2030 strategy of providing outstanding, career-focused education. Reporting to the Director of Aston Professional, as the Head of Compliance, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our educational programmes meet all regulatory requirements and internal policies. You will lead a team responsible for monitoring, evaluating, and enhancing compliance across our degree apprenticeships and adult education provisions, ensuring we remain audit-ready at all times.

A satisfactory DBS clearance is required.

This post welcomes remote working applications and we offer Dynamic Working.

What we offer:

  • Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
  • Dynamic working is possible for this role, which means working both on campus and from home dependent on the activity. Further information on dynamic working can be found here.
  • Excellent training and development opportunities.
  • A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holiday and University closure days.
  • Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
  • Great family-friendly policies.
  • On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available.
  • Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.

For an informal chat, or to ask any questions about the role, please email at Professor Goudarz Poursharif )

Further details:

Job Details University Information

Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, including race and sexual orientation, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit:

We recognise the value of flexible working. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles.

If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the recruitment team at

£45,585 to £54,395 per annum. Grade 09



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