Interim Quality and Compliance Manager

Interim Quality and Compliance Manager (FTC) Cotswolds Fixed-Term Contract (6 months) Are you an experienced Quality and Compliance professional with a strong background in apprenticeships, funding compliance, and Ofsted readiness? We are seeking an Interim Quality and Compliance Manager to join a growing apprenticeship and training provider based in the Cotswolds. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key leadership role, driving quality improvement, ensuring compliance excellence, and supporting inspection readiness across apprenticeship provision. Key Responsibilities • Lead and coordinate Ofsted readiness activities across apprenticeship provision. • Support the organisation through Ofsted inspections and quality reviews. • Conduct quality assurance audits, reviews, and sampling activities. • Develop and monitor Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs). • Carry out funding compliance audits in line with ESFA funding rules. • Analyse quality and performance data to identify risks and drive improvement. • Support the development of Self-Assessment Reports (SARs). • Provide coaching, support, and challenge to operational teams and managers. About You We are looking for someone who has: • Significant experience within apprenticeship and training provision. • Strong knowledge of Ofsted's Education Inspection Framework. • Extensive understanding of ESFA funding rules and apprenticeship compliance. • Experience conducting audits, compliance monitoring, and quality assurance reviews. • Proven experience supporting or leading an Ofsted inspection. • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Desirable Experience • DSL qualification or safeguarding leadership experience. • Experience quality assuring Accountancy and/or HR apprenticeship programmes. • Experience producing or contributing to SARs. • Relevant quality, compliance, education, or leadership qualifications. If you're passionate about maintaining outstanding quality standards and supporting apprentices to achieve exceptional outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.