Compliance Manager

If you are passionate about education and want to work in a vibrant environment with people, who believe in our mission to advance education for the public benefit, please apply and support our charitable objectives. As a diversity-sensitive employer, we are always looking out for exceptional talent to join us from a wide range of backgrounds.

We are seeking a Compliance Manager to join our Compliance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

VTCT Skills (the working name of Vocational Training Charitable Trust) is a market-leading specialist vocational and technical Awarding Organisation. We offer a comprehensive range of qualifications, assessments and services in 17 sectors, including Hairdressing, Beauty, Logistics and Early Years. Working closely with employers and training providers, our ranges are backed by industry and trusted around the world. With over 3,000 training locations, we help over 120,000 learners achieve professional skills that transform their lives, every year.

Principal Responsibilities of the Role

• Ensure compliance with UK and international regulatory requirements.
• Maintain audit trails for audits, submissions, and reviews.
• Lead qualification submissions and updates on regulatory systems.
• Coordinate internal audits and ISO 9001 processes.
• Liaise with regulators and manage data returns and notifications.

Essential Criteria

• Strong knowledge of awarding regulations and qualification lifecycle.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects and conflicting priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft SharePoint, Outlook, Excel and Word.

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of international regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in an awarding organisation.
• Project management qualification.
• Level 5 management qualification.

Benefits (Please enquire if you would like more information about these before you apply)

• 26 days annual leave, rising to 27 after 2 years. With an extra day for your birthday
• Life assurance 4* salary
• Flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced sick pay benefits and pension contributions
• Retail discount offers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Wellbeing initiatives and support
• A vibrant array of social opportunities
• Free parking, free tea and coffee and free fruit!
• Healthcare services worth up to £1,400 and access to 24/7 GP services
• Regular massages for office staff

Please submit your CV and a covering letter (optional) to recruitment@vtctskills.org.uk to start the application process.

Once you have applied will we get in touch after the advertising has closed let you know if you have been shortlisted for interview. If you are not contacted after this time, you should assume you were not successful this time; we cannot give feedback due to the volume of applications.

Application closing date: 17th December 2025

Interviews for this role are ongoing throughout the application timeframe and beyond.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

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