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

Waltham Forest College has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted following its most recent inspection and has distinguished itself as one of only 15 General Further Education Colleges across the country to achieve the prestigious ‘Outstanding’ rating. As an Anchor Institution, Waltham Forest College serves its local and regional communities across North and East London exceptionally well and has been successful in driving aspiration and achievements for its students and wider communities.

We believe that our employees are the heart of the organisation and having the right people in the right place, with the right skills is the key to our success. We are looking for committed individuals who are passionate about working in an aspirational and high performing college and dedicated to contributing to an outstanding experience for our learners.

To provide a high-quality service, be an expert on the funding arrangements and to support colleagues across the College to maximise the generation of income having regard to the national frameworks.

We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague with a ‘can-do’ attitude to work in the Funding and Data team of Waltham Forest College. If you have been in the further education sector and have knowledge of funding methodologies this could be the role for you! We are looking for someone who has previous experience with registers, timetables, ILR submissions, audit software and enrolment.

What’s in it for you?

We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme, employee assistance programme, enhanced sick pay, NUS Employee discount, free onsite parking, cycle to work scheme and Sodexo benefits scheme.

  • 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 everybody working for the College to share this commitment. We actively seek DBS clearance checks for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures. In line with KCSIE 2025 and Safer Recruitment principles the college reserves the right to conduct online searches of shortlisted candidate.

Closing Date: 5 April 2026

Interview Date: 13 April 2026

* Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview before the closing date*.

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Posted: March 20th, 2026