Director of Childcare / Compliance, Audit Consultant Lead, Quality

Candidate Spotlight – April 2026

Midlands based Director of Childcare / Compliance, Audit Consultant Lead, Quality £45k+ available asap for a confidential chat about potential opportunities Hybrid/Remote/office based Permanent FT

Objective – Looking for a challenging new position, one which will make use of existing skills and experience whilst providing opportunity for further personal and professional growth

• A diligent and proactive Audit/Compliance Lead / Director quick to understand the industry developments while demonstrating a logical and analytical approach to solving complex problems and issues with 20 years experience. Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain positive internal and external relationships whilst creating relationships with private sector companies. Enjoys being part of a successful and productive team and thrives in highly pressurized and challenging working environments. Experienced in negotiating achievable targets and maintaining realistic budgets and resources whilst assessing the impact of risk issue management and recommending realistic yet practical courses of action to be taken, a proven ability to manage and implement systems and services in a structured and quantifiable and controlled manner.  My candidate was Ofsted nominee in a previous role and responsible for the successful RoTAP application. 20 years experience in the skills and employability sector, working up from Regional Manager for a national provider to Operations Manager, training manager and more recently Director of Childcare and Business Studies and Compliance Audit Consultant.

• Extensive experience in leadership roles, excelling in operational management and regulatory compliance.
• Successfully led teams and instructed thousands of learners, achieving a 95% educational success rate.
• Strategic involvement was key in attaining Grade 2 Ofsted, showcasing skills in stakeholder and budget management.

• Demonstrates strong capability in strategic planning, financial accountability, and insightful audit reviews.

• Leadership has played a decisive role in supporting and leading major organisational growth initiatives.

• Experience in risk mitigation within regulated environments, offering innovative, outcome-focused strategies.

Profile

• Diligent and proactive leader with a logical and analytical approach to problem-solving.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for developing positive relationships.

• Thrives in high-pressure and challenging environments.

• Experienced in negotiating targets and maintaining budgets and resources.

• Proven ability to manage and implement systems and services in a structured manner.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance, Internal Auditing, Risk Assessment, Compliance Audits, Risk Management, Legal Compliance, Ethical Standards, Process Improvement, Fraud Detection, Policy Development, Contract Review, Corporate Governance, Industry Regulations, Internal Controls, Audit Management, Due Diligence, Data Privacy, Financial Compliance, Compliance Monitoring, Governance Frameworks

Experience

Compliance/Audit Consultant October 2025 – April 2026

• Auditing & Performance Monitoring

• Plan and Conduct Internal Audits. Develop and maintain a rigorous audit schedule across all apprenticeship provision areas to ensure they are always “audit-ready”

• Review Apprentice Evidence Packs. Systematically audit learner files to verify that evidence (off-the-job training) meets ESFA funding rules.

• Assess Learning Progress. Monitor individual apprentice engagement, attendance, and progress against targets to prevent disengagement or disengagement-related funding loss.

• Compliance & Funding Management

• Provide specialist advice to internal departments on complex ESFA funding rules and Ofsted requirements.

• Oversee the accuracy of the Individualised Learner Record (ILR), ensuring all data input matches the agreed training plans and employer contracts.

• Gateway & EPA Coordination, Collate and verify “Gateway” evidence before learners proceed to End Point Assessment (EPA) and ensure timely registration with external EPA organisations.

• Risk Mitigation & Reporting

• Report Findings: Produce detailed audit reports for senior leadership, identifying financial risks and proposing corrective action plans.

• Liaise with Regulators: Support the preparation for and execution of external audits from the ESFA or DfE (Department for Education)

Operations Manager March 2024 – June 2025

• Responsible for 3 Performance managers

• Responsible for QIP/SAR and training team.

• Direct reports 4 managers

• Audit/Regulations

• Drive performance for both apprenticeships and AEB/Bootcamps

• Build relationships with Stakeholders internally and external

• Responsible for PL and Budget

• Compliance with ESFA – Ofsted

• Risk Mitigation

• Support with BID writing for external customers

• Prepare updated budget analysis for Regional Director to forecast.

• Experienced in complex education platforms

• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving

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