Job Description

• Provide advice on compliance frameworks for potential, new and existing contracts so we accurately interpret the requirements of our contracts at contract commencement, during and end
• Contribute to design and ongoing update of contractual procedural guidance to support operational delivery
• Support Head of Audit & Risk, plan audit and compliance reviews based on risk and funder compliance requirements
• Conduct compliance sample checks (using a risk-based approach) across contracts on a national scale, to ensure alignment to compliance processes, liaising with other departments as appropriate such as Quality Improvement, Health & Safety, Information Security, Finance
• Produce accurate and timely reports of findings that clearly identify SMART corrective actions to be undertaken to address any issues found
• Maintain a database of corrective actions and monitor the progress made to implement these across the business escalating risk to the Head of Audit & Risk
• Manage the flow of accurate and timely data to internal and external stakeholders on compliance metrics (minimum Service Levels) so we demonstrate our compliance to contractual requirements
• Manage Funder Authority audit activity, including liaising with the Authorities to arrange the visits, carrying out pre-audit checks, supporting the reviews with on-site support where required, and dealing with any post visit follow up activity.
• Review and analyze external and internal inspection reports so that the business is aware of required improvements from a compliance perspective.

KEY INTERFACES

Internal: Head of Audit & Risk, Chief Financial Officer, Delivery Managers, Quality improvement, Finance team members

External: External Auditors, funders, awarding bodies

This is a national role and an ability to travel is essential.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Sick pay
• Wellness programmes

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Compliance: 1 year (Preferred)

Work remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitization, disinfection or cleaning procedures in place

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

A knowledge of compliance as it relates to funder contractual requirements. Desirable internal auditor qualification or part qualified. An awareness and understanding of risk-based internal auditing and professional auditing standards. Excellent written and spoken communication skills and experience of interpreting contracts. Experience of accurate electronic data analysis and data quality assurance An understanding of the requirements of risk management, corporate governance and internal control systems. Ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the business.