Chichester (On-Site)
Contract, Full time
£31586 - £34314 per annum + LGPS, Flexible Working
37 hours per week
The Opportunity
Salary: NJC Grade 8 £31,586 to £34,314 per annum
Contract Type: Fixed Term/Secondment until 31 March 2026
Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, full time
Location: Chichester with the opportunity for some hybrid working
Please note: Internal candidates wishing to apply for this role will be considered for a secondment position. Please can you discuss and agree this with your manager before applying.
Closing date: 22May 2025
Interview date: 27 and 28 May 2025
Do you have a keen eye for detail, a passion for data accuracy, and experience managing information in the education sector?
Are you confident liaising with stakeholders and managing professional relationships?
We're looking for a highly organised and proactive individual to lead on data systems and compliance for our Skills Bootcamps programme as a Management Information Quality and Compliance Officer.
Your role is to ensure all data, reporting, and compliance requirements are met, accurately tracked, and fully compliant with the Department for Educations (DfE) funding rules.
You will act as the main point of contact for funding bodies and partners, collaboratively working with a range of teams and stakeholders to monitor projects, performance targets, and managing purchase orders and payments.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Lead on implementing and maintaining data systems to ensure accurate reporting and full compliance with Department for Education (DfE) funding rules.
- Act as the main point of contact for data and compliance queries from partners, stakeholders, and funding bodies.
- Monitor and report on programme performance, financials, and funding claims.
- Manage provider payments and ensure accurate financial transactions.
- Conduct audits, provide compliance guidance, and ensure alignment with DfE regulations.
To be successful in this role, you will need attention to detail with the ability to work to tight deadlines. We are looking for someone who is proactive and who can communicate complex compliance requirements clearly, whether through verbal, written, or presentation means.
For more information on the Key Skills, Qualifications and/or Experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached. Please refer to the key skills in your cover letter as these will be used for shortlisting criteria.
About Us
WSCC has been successful in securing significant funding from the Department for Education (DfE) to deliver a range of Skills Bootcamps. These are flexible courses for adults that typically last up to 16 weeks and cover multiple sectors.
Skills Bootcamps help individuals develop priority skills in high-demand areas, working in partnership with training providers and employers.
As part of the Government's nationally funded skills offer, these courses are free to West Sussex residents aged 19 and over who are in work, self-employed, unemployed, or returning to work.
Benefits
As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work they do.
For a full list this can be found at our Rewards and Benefits page.
Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following:
Further Information
The reference number for this role is CAFHE05741.
For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Trevor MacAlonan, Senior Account Manager:
To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover Letter.
In your cover letter please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
This post is subject to three years referencing, and an occupational health check.
Equity, inclusion, and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our application help page.