Funding and Compliance Officer

at  The City of Liverpool CollegeLiverpool

THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE

Roscoe Street
Liverpool
L1 9DW
United Kingdom
+44 151 252 3928
About City of Liverpool College.
Values
Quality – Providing the highest standards of teaching and learning
Inspire – Inspiring you to realise your full potential
Ambition – Striving to be the best you can be
Partnership – Working together to create sustainable improvement for you
Passion – Determination to make a difference for you
Innovate – Always looking for new ideas and solutions to help you grow
Diversity – Embracing inclusivity, equality and diversity
Opened in 1992 after being formed from a number of colleges in the city we now have 5 locations situated in the heart of Liverpool. Currently the college serves more than a third of all 16-18 year olds in Liverpool, and educates almost 12,000 learners a year. In 2018 the college achieved a pass rate of 99.6% beating the national average of 97.6% for a-level results. Within this year as well we had a 100% pass rate in modern languages.
However, the college itself is not just facts and figures. The mission statement of provide high quality skills and education by delivering opportunities for growth to all people and business of the Liverpool City region, shows inclusivity and a community understanding. The ease in which to get here helps quite a lot to. Be it driving, buses, trains or even a ferry you are never short of options.
Being that working/living in Liverpool does offer a wide range of experiences to have. Historical buildings like the Bombed out church, Royal court theatre house or even a hidden gem like the Bluecoat School lane which boasts being the oldest building in Liverpool. The Beatles museum is a popular place to explore the band and possible find bits out about them you might not have known. Or if just unwinding and relaxing there are multiple pubs/bars, restaurants, and comedy nights to enjoy.

That’s not to say our college doesn’t offer its own fair share of experiences. Within the 5 locations the following are available;

• A fine dining restaurant with 4.5 rating on Trip advisor, certificate of excellence 2015-2016 Winner.
• Fully equipped Gym free for staff to use.
• High quality beauty and hair salon
• Academy Bakery

THE ROLE

To support the Head of Funding and Compliance in ensuring the College meets the regulatory requirements placed on it by the funding bodies and to ensure the mitigation of data and compliance risk in relation to the contractual funding requirements of all external bodies. Supporting ongoing data monitoring to drive up the quality of the College’s data by highlighting any data issues and advising on potential solutions. Conducting audit checks as directed to monitor compliance with College processes and funding body requirements. The post will be working across all income streams, including ESFA funded classroom and apprenticeship, higher education, devolved funded, and full cost.
Responsible to: Head of Funding and Compliance

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To contribute fully to the mission and values statement of the College ensuring its effective implementation in all aspects of College life
• To maintain an up to date knowledge of funding guidance and regulations in order to ensure compliance with external requirements and provide advice to other staff.
• To support the cleansing of the ILR file to ensure data is accurate, up to date, free of errors and submitted on time. Ensuring that records are compliant and on the ILR without unnecessary delay so that income is maximised and curriculum colleagues have robust valid and reliable data to manage provision.
• To undertake regular data checks and assist with corrective action taken to improve the College’s data quality, this will include use of PDSATs and Funding & Monitoring Reports; highlighting areas of risk or systematic issues. Ensuring training is put in place to address any systematic issues.
• Support the day-to-day management of student data
• To manage distribution of exception reporting and following up actions required with College managers
• To assist in the preparation and provision of data for internal and external audits
• To undertake internal sampling audits and support curriculum areas in improving student data and compliance documentation
• To support the in maintenance of the course file and course information
• To support the enrolment process, particularly advising on issues which may lead to the College becoming non-complaint, for example student residency and eligibility for funding.
• Support with Apprenticeship compliance and enrolment processes.
• Line management of MIS staff as required