Job Description

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Aston Professional

Location:

Aston University John Cadbury House

Salary:

38,784 to 46,049 per annum

Grade:

Grade 08

Contract Type:

Fixed Term (14 months)

Basis:

Full Time

Closing Date:

23.59 hours BST on Tuesday 21 October 2025

Interview Date:

Monday 03 November 2025

Reference:

0731-25

Release Date:

Wednesday 01 October 2025


This role is within Aston Professional supporting the Degree Apprenticeship Provision delivered at Aston University.


The Apprenticeship Compliance Manager is an integral role within the team, responsible for all the administrative and reporting systems which maintain contractual compliance. The role will involve working closely with all those involved in the delivery of apprenticeships as well as central University departments and employer stakeholders, to ensure the accuracy and robustness of all data, ILR submissions and apprenticeship evidence packs. This requires an organised individual with a keen eye for detail who operates with an 'audit-ready' approach to their work.


Experienced in apprenticeship compliance, you will play a key role in coordination and timely correction of data to enable timely submission of the ILR to the Department for Education and will be responsible for ensuring that apprentice records are accurate, up to date and meet current ILR data collection requirements.


This role is subject to satisfactory basic/standard/enhanced DBS check.


For informal enquiries about this position, you can contact Maya West, Head of Compliance (m.west@aston.ac.uk)

What we offer:

Aston University is a vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train. Excellent training and development opportunities. A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holiday and University closure days. Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers. Great family-friendly policies. On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available. Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.

Anonymous shortlisting will be carried out for this role as part of Aston University's commitment to equality and diversity and ensuring a fair and consistent approach to recruitment. Personal details that are included on application forms, including the candidate's name and address will not be disclosed to the shortlisting panel. CVs will not be considered as part of the shortlisting process.


The University celebrates the rights of freedom of speech and academic freedom and is committed to maintaining and protecting these rights within the law. An offer to work at Aston University will never be denied on the basis of an individual's lawful expression of their beliefs, ideas or opinions.


Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston


We recognise the value of flexible working. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles.


If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@aston.ac.uk