Quality & Compliance Manager responsible for quality assurance and compliance within La Fosse Academy's apprenticeship provision. Leading strategic quality initiatives and preparation for inspections and audits.
Responsibilities
Lead the quality and compliance strategy for La Fosse Academy’s apprenticeship provision through setup, delivery, and scale.
Own and drive the Self-Assessment Report (SAR) and Quality Improvement Plan (QIP), ensuring they are evidence-led and actively used.
Act as the Ofsted nominee and lead preparation for inspections, audits, and external visits.
Embed a quality-first culture across the organisation, setting clear expectations and standards.
Ensure full compliance with the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework and regulatory requirements from ESFA and DfE.
Oversee safeguarding policies, procedures, training, and reporting, ensuring learner welfare is prioritised at all times.
Establish and maintain systems for performance monitoring, including learner progression, retention, outcomes, and achievement.
Monitor and assure the quality of delivery from third-party or subcontracted providers, including audits and partner QIPs where relevant.
Influence curriculum intent, implementation, and impact to ensure programmes meet regulatory standards and learner needs.
Oversee internal quality assurance across teaching, learning, assessment, and coaching activity.
Support the development and use of learner feedback, observation, and improvement cycles to drive continuous enhancement of delivery quality.
Work closely with the Head of Training, Head of Engagement, and delivery teams to align quality with training design, coaching, and employer experience.
Build and manage effective relationships with awarding bodies, End Point Assessment Organisations (EPAOs), and external agencies.
Act as a trusted internal advisor on quality, compliance, and inspection readiness.
Requirements
You’ll bring deep, hands-on experience leading quality assurance and compliance within apprenticeship provision, with the confidence to operate as a senior authority in a regulated environment.
Proven experience leading quality and compliance within an apprenticeship provider setting.
Strong, practical understanding of the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework, ESFA funding rules, and audit requirements.
Experience acting as an Ofsted nominee or leading preparation for regulated inspections and audits.
A track record of owning and delivering effective SARs, QIPs, and internal audit programmes that drive real improvement.
Confidence overseeing safeguarding frameworks and embedding learner protection across delivery teams.
Ability to lead through influence and collaboration, working effectively in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.
Comfortable operating in a new or scaling provision, where strong foundations and clear judgement are essential.
This role requires prior experience in apprenticeship quality and compliance and is not suited to candidates new to regulated provision.
Benefits
💸 Industry-Leading Commission Structure: Earn from day one with our competitive commission scheme.
🌴 Annual Leave: Enjoy up to 30 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a Christmas closure period.
🏙️ Hybrid Working Model: We work 4 days a week from our London office, with 2 weeks per year to work from anywhere, whether that’s by the beach, in the countryside, or closer to family.
🎿 Annual Company Ski Trip: Hit the slopes with the team, our all-company ski trip is open to everyone.
💆 Wellness Perks: We subsidise your gym membership to help you stay active and energised, and offer weekly in-office massages for a midweek recharge.
🧠 Mental Health Support: Access to professional support and resources to help you prioritise your wellbeing.
👶 Enhanced Maternity Pay: We provide enhanced maternity packages to support you through life’s important milestones.
🎉 Incentives & Socials: Regular team socials, performance incentives, and rewards to celebrate your success.
🦷 Private Health & Dental Discounts: Take advantage of discounted private healthcare and dental plans, because your health matters.
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