Senior Funding Compliance Specialist (Apprenticeship)
Location: Remote

Closing date Monday 2nd September 2024

The Senior Funding Compliance Specialist role reports into the Compliance Manager and will operate as a senior funding and data specialist within the team supporting with day to day compliance and ILR data management activities. They will also be responsible for leading on all funding and ILR data queries and the management of The Apprenticeship Service (TAS/DAS) data mismatches (Dlocks).

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing compliance checks and ILR data for starts, withdrawals, breaks, gateways, achievements and other changes of circumstances.
• Pro-actively tracking key activities and producing reports/dashboard where required
• Dealing with complex funding and ILR data queries to identify issues and work with stakeholders to achieve timely resolution
• Providing advice and guidance to internal colleagues on funding rules and learner compliance queries.
• Providing technical support and guidance on queries associated with The Apprenticeship Service (TAS/DAS) for both external employers and internal colleagues.
• Managing and reporting on data mismatches (Dlocks) and working with internal stakeholders to resolve in a timely manner
• Running ILR submissions and working with ESFA produced ILR reports (Submit Learner Data portal)
• Managing and monitoring data queries highlighted within the Funding Rules Monitoring (FRM) reports

About you:

• Experience of working with apprenticeship funding and ILR data within a large DfE funded apprenticeship provision
• In-depth knowledge of the apprenticeship funding rules, ILR data and audit requirements
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of The Apprenticeship Service (TAS/DAS) and managing Dlocks
• Working knowledge of MIS systems preferably Maytas, Bud and Aptem or similar ILR system
• Exceptional analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to work with large complex data with confidence
• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and able to multi-task and effectively prioritise work load
• Work independently on own initiative

On top of the salary you'll receive QA's outstanding benefits package:

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days per year
• 3 dedicated study days with access to 1500+ courses (worth up to £3K each!)
• Medicash - cashback for dentist/physio etc.
• Free virtual GP appointments
• 2 charity or volunteer days
• Generous referral scheme
• A superb Gymflex scheme (ask us about this!)
• Our Benefits Hub with loads of high street discounts + more!

At QA, we celebrate difference. We have a relaxed dress code and a friendly vibe with a lot of wonderful social and digital groups (from photography to gardening and everything in between). We team you up with a buddy to help get you acquainted with your new colleagues when you start.

We welcome applications from any and every background and we are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. All applicants with a Disability who fulfil the role criteria will be progressed to the next stage of the process. Please let us know what reasonable adjustment, if any, do you require. To apply, click and fill in our easy to fill application form with your CV. Want a chat before you apply? Find me on LinkedIn - Tim Heaney or email me: - happy to help!

A little more about QA:

QA is one of the largest learning services organisations in the UK, developing skills and capabilities for everyone from apprentices to business leaders.
Headquartered in London, but with a nationwide network of state-of-the-art training centres, QA Group is comprised of four fast-growing divisions- Learning, Apprenticeships, Consulting and Higher Education- all of which deliver innovative and cutting edge skills solutions to UK organisations.

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Entry-Level Business Development Executive
Cheltenham

QA is the leading tech skills training company and is growing into one of the most recognised and trusted providers for quality tech learning courses, apprenticeships, training, and degrees. We've an excellent full-time opportunity for an Entry-Level Business Development Executive (BDE) within our Cheltenham office.

This is not a standard sales job as your responsibility will be to look at training requests and suggestions that come through from our client; and then quickly liaise with key management to suggest bespoke requests that could be provided.

You'll need to be able to identify the requirements the client has requested, acknowledge the request, reclarify (with potential of upselling) and then action a presentable sales quote in a timely manner.

You'll gain full knowledge of our portfolio and gain sales techniques via our highly renowned in-house Sales Academy plus full on-the-job coaching to successfully deliver against specific measurable targets. As such, you'll also earn the opportunity to receive bonus on top of your competitive salary.

Whilst we're not after a lot of experience, we do want you to be able to work efficiently, communicate effectively with a keen eye to identifying a client's needs.

Skills and Responsibilities:

• Identify and liaise with key stakeholders/decision makers from a mix of new & existing customers by telephone and email working to grow QA's product offering
• Input, analyse and interpret relevant sales management information to prioritise incoming workload and qualify sales opportunities
• Prepare quotes and proposals for customers
• Use relevant data housed in Microsoft Dynamics to fully report on sales activity
• Build quarterly plans to maximise sales opportunities
• Increase knowledge and awareness of QA core offering and the full Sales Cycle

You'll instantly become welcomed into the team and be invited for team lunches and nights out. You'll also have the chance to be part of the 110 Club, an amazing incentive-based reward, which will see you go on a top VIP weekend abroad! On top of this, receive QA's outstanding benefits package:

• Competitive salary and bonus
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 3 dedicated study days
• Access to 1500+ courses (worth up to £3K each!)
• Medicash - cashback for dentist/physio etc.
• Free virtual GP appointments
• 2 charity/volunteer days
• £500 referral scheme
• A superb Gymflex scheme (ask us about this!)
• Our own BenefitsHub to receive loads of discount

At QA, we celebrate difference. We have a relaxed dress code and a friendly vibe. As well as a supportive team and company onboarding, we'll offer you a buddy to help get you acquainted with your new colleagues when you start.

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Role: Senior Service Delivery Specialist (Project Co-Ordinator)
Fixed Term Contract 12 months initial (FTC)
Location: Lancaster - commutable

In this role you will act as the first point of contact and providing high quality support to specified clients. Your focus will be to co-ordinate internal resources to ensure key tasks are delivered in line with required learning outcomes and in accordance with contract terms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain project plans and track progress to ensure successful delivery of projects.
• Liaise internally with colleagues to ensure all quality standards are achieved.
• Maintain strong relationships with members of the client team.
• Produce insightful reports for clients to support the management of their programmes and events.
• Raise issues that may impact the RAID log
• Escalate risks to ensure appropriate action is taken to mitigate them.
• Deliver high levels of customer service to assist the wider sales team in developing strategic client relationships.

Key Skills / Experience Required:

• Great Microsoft Office - including Excel using vlook up, pivot tables highly desirable
• Experience within a highly client-centric environment, servicing a wide range of offerings
• Working to tight deadlines with high levels of accuracy
• Experience of implementing improvements to business process
• Experience in offering solutions to more complex queries

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About QA:
QA is one of the largest learning services organisations in the UK, developing skills and capabilities for everyone from apprentices to business leaders. Headquartered in London, with a nationwide network of state-of-the-art training centres, we deliver innovative and cutting-edge skills solutions to UK organisations.

Down time:
Taking time for ourselves is so important these days, which is why we dedicate some of our benefits to support your health and wellbeing. These include: 27 days holiday each year, holiday buying scheme, Medicash plan, Gympass, Cycle to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and 2 days per year charity leave. 

How we'll help with finance matters:

In addition to pension, group income protection and life insurance, QA are offering you an annual pay review, access to our employee discounts benefit hub with hundreds of deals and savings on goods and experiences, season ticket loan, tech scheme and an employee referral scheme. 

Personal growth:
Learning and opportunity is at the core of what we do - and that applies to you too! 
You'll have the unique opportunity to develop your skills on our QA authored courses in the latest tech (you'll get 3 training days/year to do this). You can also delve deep into our world-class digital learning content from Circus Street and Cloud Academy on a variety of tech and business topics.  

Our people:
We are an equal opportunity employer, focused on promoting a welcoming and inclusive environment. We embrace diversity, welcome applications from all candidates and aim to support the career growth of everyone. This means no matter what your gender, age, ethnicity, beliefs, or sexual preference, or if you are disabled or a career, we welcome you and the alternative perspectives you bring to our diverse family. We're proud of the progress we've achieved over the last few years to build an inclusive culture and celebrate our diversity - our rankings on The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List are a testament to this. 

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. All applicants with a disability who fulfil the role criteria will be progressed to the next stage of the process. Please let us know what reasonable adjustment, if any, you require. 

If this is what you're looking for, here are the next steps: 
Hit the apply button and register on our QA website to fill out our quick and easy application form. If you'd like to hear more about the role you can find me on LinkedIn - or email me: - happy to help!

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Role: Senior Service Delivery Specialist (Project Co-Ordinator)
Fixed Term Contract 12 months initial (FTC)
Location: Cheltenham - commutable

In this role you will act as the first point of contact and providing high quality support to specified clients. Your focus will be to co-ordinate internal resources to ensure key tasks are delivered in line with required learning outcomes and in accordance with contract terms.

Key Responsibilities:
Create and maintain project plans and track progress to ensure successful delivery of projects.
Liaise internally with colleagues to ensure all quality standards are achieved.
Maintain strong relationships with members of the client team.
Produce insightful reports for clients to support the management of their programmes and events.
Raise issues that may impact the RAID log
Escalate risks to ensure appropriate action is taken to mitigate them.
Deliver high levels of customer service to assist the wider sales team in developing strategic client relationships.

Key Skills / Experience Required:
Great Microsoft Office - including Excel using vlook up, pivot tables highly desirable
Experience within a highly client-centric environment, servicing a wide range of offerings
Working to tight deadlines with high levels of accuracy
Experience of implementing improvements to business process
Experience in offering solutions to more complex queries

#LifeatQA #QA #theresnoplacelikeqa #LI-TH1 #LI-hybrid #hiring

About QA:
QA is one of the largest learning services organisations in the UK, developing skills and capabilities for everyone from apprentices to business leaders. Headquartered in London, with a nationwide network of state-of-the-art training centres, we deliver innovative and cutting-edge skills solutions to UK organisations.

Down time:
Taking time for ourselves is so important these days, which is why we dedicate some of our benefits to support your health and wellbeing. These include: 27 days holiday each year, holiday buying scheme, Medicash plan, Gympass, Cycle to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and 2 days per year charity leave. 

How we'll help with finance matters:
In addition to pension, group income protection and life insurance, QA are offering you an annual pay review, access to our employee discounts benefit hub with hundreds of deals and savings on goods and experiences, season ticket loan, tech scheme and an employee referral scheme. 

Personal growth:
Learning and opportunity is at the core of what we do - and that applies to you too! 
You'll have the unique opportunity to develop your skills on our QA authored courses in the latest tech (you'll get 3 training days/year to do this). You can also delve deep into our world-class digital learning content from Circus Street and Cloud Academy on a variety of tech and business topics.  

Our people:
We are an equal opportunity employer, focused on promoting a welcoming and inclusive environment. We embrace diversity, welcome applications from all candidates and aim to support the career growth of everyone. This means no matter what your gender, age, ethnicity, beliefs, or sexual preference, or if you are disabled or a career, we welcome you and the alternative perspectives you bring to our diverse family. We're proud of the progress we've achieved over the last few years to build an inclusive culture and celebrate our diversity - our rankings on The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List are a testament to this. 
  
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. All applicants with a disability who fulfil the role criteria will be progressed to the next stage of the process. Please let us know what reasonable adjustment, if any, you require. 

If this is what you're looking for, here are the next steps: 
Hit the apply button and register on our QA website to fill out our quick and easy application form. If you'd like to hear more about the role you can find me on LinkedIn - or email me: - happy to help!

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Summary

Job Description for Senior Control, Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer:

As part of our Engineering team, you'll not only be able to get involved with a huge variety of projects, but you'll also have lots of opportunity to drive them through from start to finish - allowing you to see the impact your work has in a real-world environment.

You'll be part of a team that delivers work to benefit society by advancing cleaner energy, protecting the environment, and keeping everyone safe.

We're looking for a versatile and experienced Senior EC&I Engineer who can take projects from the functional design specification through to delivery, managing all the relevant technical documentation throughout.

We're looking for someone who is looking to push their career to the next level.

Someone keen to work and grow as part of an integrated team.

The location for this role is flexible and can be based at Risley, Preston or Sellafield.

Main Responsibilities

Main Responsibilities for Senior Control, Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer:

• Get involved with the whole project lifecycle.
• Take the lead in developing CE&I designs to national and international standards.
• Work with the wider engineering and business teams in developing safety related systems to BS EN 61508, BS EN ISO 13849-1.
• Work with the construction and commissioning team by providing CE&I support.
• Work with a team of junior engineers to guide their design activities.
• Work with the CE&I Discipline Lead Engineer to identify and develop business improvements.
• Engage in the employee development program to support your technical and behavioural growth.

Ideal Candidate

Essential Criteria for Senior Control, Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer:

• Someone with a degree in an Electrical Engineering discipline or closely related subject together with a good level of design office experience.
• Someone with a good knowledge and experience in following an accredited design / engineering process to deliver an assured design / system that meets all required statutory site and national safety standards.
• Someone with the ability to work well within a design environment and other engineering disciplines.
• Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years' worth of UK residency).

Desirable Criteria for Senior Control, Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer:

• A Chartered or Incorporated Engineer, or someone working towards professional registration, although equivalent experience will be taken into consideration.
• A working knowledge of the requirements of PUWER and UKCA marking.
• Experience of the nuclear sector.
• Knowledge of Sellafield Standards.

NNL has a proactive approach to supporting technical skills development and personal growth.

Professional Membership Fees Paid - e.g. IET Membership fees , Engineering Council, etc.

If you think you've most but not all the skills, then apply as you may find you have the skills but not recognise them.