Funding and Compliance Officer

Company: Waltham Forest College
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Location: Canterbury
Job Description:

Job Title: Funding and Compliance Officer

Location: East London

Hours: 36 hours per week (Permanent)

Salary range: £32,504 – £35,356

Overview

Waltham Forest College, rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, seeks a Funding and Compliance Officer to support the college’s finance and funding strategy. The role involves expert management of funding arrangements, supporting colleagues to maximize income generation within national framework requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Act as an expert on funding arrangements and contribute to the development and maintenance of funding plans.
  • Support the College’s Finance, Curriculum and Student Success teams to maximize generation of income in line with national funding frameworks.
  • Maintain accurate registers, timetables, and ILR submissions.
  • Use audit software to verify compliance and manage enrolment processes.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in the further education sector with knowledge of funding methodologies.
  • Experience with registers, timetables, ILR submissions, audit software, and enrolment.
  • Strong organisational and analytical skills.
  • Knowledge of relevant national frameworks and funding regulations.

Benefits

  • Career average pension scheme.
  • Employee assistance programme.
  • Enhanced sick pay.
  • NUS Employee discount.
  • Free onsite parking.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Sodexo benefits scheme.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects the wider community we support.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expect everyone working for the College to share this commitment. DBS clearance checks will be undertaken as part of the hiring process, and online searches may be conducted of shortlisted candidates.

Closing Date: 5 April 2026

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Posted: May 30th, 2026