Job title: Apprenticeship Quality & Compliance Manager
Company: Screwfix
Expected salary:
Location: Yeovil, Somerset
Apprenticeship Quality & Compliance Manager Job Details:
It’s a great time to join Screwfix. Thanks to the hard work of our team and record-breaking sales, we’re proud to be one of the fastest-growing retailers in the UK. And we want to pass that growth onto you.
Whether you’re in procurement, digital, marketing or finance, there’s a role for you here.
Apprenticeships are a key part of our talent and succession strategy and as an Employer Provider we want to ensure our provision is of the highest quality, meets all ESFA and OFSTED standards and drives continuous process improvement. The Apprenticeship Quality and Compliance Manager will manage, review and improve quality processes, ensuring excellent quality learning outcomes. They will also be a Deputy Safeguarding Lead supporting our strategy to maintain the safety and welfare of our apprentices.
We believe that a hybrid, flexible working approach offers you – and your colleagues – the best of both worlds. Face-to-face collaboration is an integral part of our warm, friendly culture, so you’ll work from our head office three days a week, working flexibly around our core working hours of 10am-3pm. Beyond that, how, when and where you work is up to you. With a subsidised canteen, free parking and a comfortable, relaxed environment, we’ve worked hard to build an office you’ll want to work in. We also know that, when it comes to school pick-ups and home deliveries, it’s nice to have the flexibility to do both.
Responsibilities
- Manage and continually review the internal quality cycle process including quality standards, policies, procedures, and action plans, ensuring compliance with apprenticeship sector requirements.
- Develop, manage and monitor the Self-Assessment Report (SAR) and Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) and any associated activities.
- Manage sampling and verification activities to improve the progression and achievement of learners and ensure consistency across the apprenticeship team.
- Ensure we are continually meeting the requirements of Ofsted’s Education Inspection Framework and implement any improvements and enhancements as required.
- Manage and enhance compliance with ESFA contract funding rules implementing best practices across relevant processes.
- Manage, audit and review our safeguarding action plans, Prevent risk assessment and associated activities.
- Provide advice on safeguarding concerns that are raised.
- Drive outstanding performance by monitoring provision against Key Performance Indicators, ensuring compliance to quality requirements, and reporting on progress and outcomes.
- Lead standardisation activities, in partnership with the Apprentice Programme Manager.
- Provide a strong analytical approach to pinpoint potential performance concerns, their causes and potential interventions to address them.
- Conduct appropriate compliance internal audits on a regular (minimum quarterly) and ad hoc basis.
- Work closely with the Apprenticeship Programme Manager to identify and implement improvement opportunities.
- Manage a team of two Apprenticeship Data Coordinators ensuring all our apprenticeship quality and data is accurate, timely and compliant and opportunities are identified to continually improve and enhance our provision.
Qualifications
Analytical: Has the ability to analyse the integrity of data. Uses data to think through the best course of action despite incomplete or ambiguous information.
Planning & Organising: Understands own and business priorities. Plans effectively and monitors progress towards achievement of plans. Investigates possible roadblocks and develops contingencies to redirect tasks so momentum is not lost.
Problem Solving: Identifies and evaluates problems and possible causes to determine root causes and impacts. Researches issues thoroughly and uses sound judgement. Uses expertise in policies and procedures to make recommendations for addressing these.
Detail oriented: Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved.
- Must have a Lead IQA qualification i.e., TAQA L4
- Must have a Safeguarding qualification.
- Experience in working with external bodies and managing quality improvements in apprenticeships and/ or training and education sector.
- Demonstrable experience in leading external quality assurance visits from an awarding body or OFSTED.
- Experience in identifying and managing process improvements in a learning and/ or qualification environment.
- Experience in managing portfolio and funding software such as Smart Assessor, Aptem and PICs.
What’s in it for me?
You do your best when you feel your best, so we’ve chosen benefits that truly matter and support your wellbeing.
Subsidised canteen: We offer a great selection of hot and cold food at our subsidised canteen, as well as a warm, inviting place for you to eat. So whether you prefer a packed lunch or an easy life, we cater to all.
Free parking: No one wants to spend their mornings circling around the car park. So whether you have a work vehicle or not, there’ll always be a free spot for you and your car.
Parental leave policy: We offer Enhanced Family Leave for our UK and ROI based colleagues. Our policies and resources are inclusive for all parents and include enhanced pay terms and generous leave policies. We’ve put everything we think you should know on our dedicated intranet page, ready for when you need it. Find out more on our website.
Other benefits:
- Award-Winning Pension Scheme
- Discounts at Screwfix, B&Q and other High-Street Retailers
- Company Bonus
- Award-Winning Apprenticeship Schemes
- Gym Discount at Nuffield Gyms
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme
- Enhanced Family leave
- Retail Trust counselling services
- Life cover
Sustainability at Screwfix
We’re committed to building a better future for our community and our planet. That’s why we’re doing everything we can in six key areas: eliminating carbon emissions, reducing and recycling waste, sourcing responsibly, keeping products in use for longer, selling more sustainable products and providing sustainable packaging. We’re on a mission to put sustainability at the forefront of everything we do. Join us.
We’ve worked hard to create a culture of inclusivity and genuine community. We’re a company built on teamwork, and the best teams are ones in which everyone can share their view. Whatever your background, however you identify, you’ll be listened to, encouraged, and given the tools and training you need to get ahead. You’ll always know where you are with us. We’re open. We’re fair. And we believe in opportunities for everyone.
We believe in equity for all. Please let us know at if you need any additional support or adjustments when it comes to your application.
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