Degree Apprenticeship Compliance Officer

Job Reference

1015-25

Date Posted

Friday 14 November 2025

Application Closing Date

Thursday 27 November 2025 at 11.59pm

Location

Preston Campus

Salary

£30,378 to £34,610 per annum

Basis

Full Time

Contract Type

Indefinite

Job Category / Type

Professional Services

School / Service

Academic Registry

Hours

36.25 hours per week

Interview Date

To be confirmed

When you work for the University of Lancashire, you'll be part of a thriving community of talent that's united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you'll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.

About the role:

This is a vacancy for a Degree Apprenticeship Compliance Officer within the Student Returns and Data Management Division of Academic Registry. The role involves ensuring DfE regulatory compliance and audit readiness, undertaking compliance checks for all new and existing apprentices, the verification of Gateway evidence and Off the Job training. This is an exciting role which will require the post holder to engage with a range of stakeholders including academic colleagues and relevant professional services within the University of Lancashire. They will be responsible for conducting regular internal audits and sampling exercises that will comprise analysing, evaluating and reporting on data and documentation in order to ensure compliance with external regulatory requirements. They will also be required to work collaboratively with relevant colleagues to draw up action plans to address any areas of non-compliance.

About you:

The successful candidate will be professional, self-motivated and solution focused and will have the ability to work without supervision. They will be competent in organising, planning and prioritising work to meet deadlines and they must have the ability to analyse, evaluate, interpret, present and report on data. They will have excellent attention to detail and have an aptitude to focus on the accuracy of data and have the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders across the University.

The role requires the skilful employment of Microsoft Excel and various University of Lancashire student information and portfolio systems and other IT platforms used by external End Point Assessment Organisations, so the candidate will need to be comfortable using IT and learning new systems quickly thereby ensuring that the University is well-placed to meet the changing requirements of the sector. The successful candidate will be expected to gain an in depth understanding of external regulatory requirements related to apprenticeship provision and be able to explain complex detailed information to others.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who must have a high level of verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse range of people on a daily basis. An undergraduate degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area, e.g. Statistics, Information Management, etc. or significant professional experience plus GCSE Maths and English Language is essential. You must be a confident communicator, able to prioritise a busy workload and multitask. Candidates must be team players, hold developed people skills and exercise tact along with the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Preston.

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We'll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you'll be making a positive difference to other people's lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.