Job Description

We are currently looking to appoint a full time Compliance Officer to join the colleges compliance team to provide outstanding data quality and funding assurance.


The successful candidate will have experience of working within an educational setting that is customer focused and fast paced and across a variety of funding methodologies.


The role will involve checking and correcting the accuracy of learner data in line with Government funding rules and specifications. It will also involve carrying out audits and analysis of learner data, and advising on government funding and funding rules.


The role will also involve supporting other teams within the Management Information team at busy periods.


Ideally having a relevant level 3 qualification, you must have at least 5 GCSEs Grade A- C (Grades 9 - 4), including Level 2 Maths and English (or equivalent / demonstrable skills at that level).


For full specification requirements please refer to the job description.

In return, we offer;

Competitive salaries. Up to 29 days annual leave, plus additional generous additional closure days and bank holidays. Enrolment into the West Midlands Pension Fund with generous employer contributions. Outstanding staff training and team building programme. ZEST is the College's Health & Wellbeing initiative for our staff. Staff incentive schemes including Cycle to Work scheme and 'Best of Walsall' discounts. Simply Health care scheme. Employee Assistance Programme. Reward and recognition scheme. State of the art campuses with the latest industry facilities, including our Graduate Salon of Hair and Beauty and on site Little Professors' Nursery. Access to 'The Hub' offering a Gym, Spa & Sports Clinic and The Littleton Restaurant.


We are passionate about promoting equality of opportunity and creating a working environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated and everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. Our environment is diverse in character and student population. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from Black Minority Ethnic origin and those with a disability.



Walsall College is committed to safeguarding our children and young people/vulnerable adults. We uphold fundamental British Values and expect all our employees to do the same. The post that you will be applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including previous employment checks, online searches and an Enhanced DBS Check. It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children