Job role: Funding and Compliance Manager
Salary: £44,000 – £47,000 + 10% performance bonus
Working location: Hybrid (WFH, with 1 day a week at our Milton Keynes office)
Employment type: Full time, Permanent
Job summary:
We’re looking for a driven and experienced Funding and Compliance Manager here at NHBC. In this role, you’ll oversee key processes like learner onboarding, funding claims, compliance checks, and financial reporting, ensuring we deliver high-quality, efficient services across our funded programmes. You’ll play a big part in driving continuous improvement, supporting business growth, and helping us add even greater value to the homebuilding sector — all while working closely with internal teams, external partners, and government bodies.
What you’ll be doing
- Managing and developing the Funding and Compliance team to deliver efficient, accurate, and compliant services.
- Overseeing learner onboarding, learner journey compliance checks, and supporting learners through our Hub.
- Managing the BUD system (Learner Management System) and ensuring accurate data uploads and funding claims (e.g., ILR, PDSAT, FRM) to the Department for Education (DfE).
- Working closely with End Point Assessment Organisations (EPAO) to manage learner achievements.
- Conducting regular quality assurance checks to ensure funding rule compliance and identify any risks.
- Leading on financial reporting, invoicing, and monthly income projections linked to funded provision.
- Producing regular data reports to support business decisions and external reporting needs.
- Driving process improvements, managing change initiatives, and contributing to commercial targets.
- Building strong relationships with internal teams, external partners, and government agencies to ensure service excellence.
What we’re looking for
- An experienced people manager who has led teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong eye for detail, with a passion for simplifying complex processes and communicating clearly and effectively.
- Solid background in funded provision (e.g., apprenticeships, bootcamps, AEB) with knowledge of funding rules and compliance checks.
- Skilled at analysing data and financial reports, with the ability to prioritise, manage change, and drive continuous improvement.
- Bonus points if you have experience with BUD, Power BI, and external audits (CITB/ESFA/Ofsted).
What we offer
Our benefits package includes:
- 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
- holiday purchase scheme
- enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%)
- life assurance
- subsidised private medical insurance
- employee discounts platform
- two days volunteer leave
- enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay for all new parents
+ many more!
Who we are
At NHBC, we pride ourselves on being truly unique. No other organisation in our sector matches the range of services and scale we provide. As the market leader, we are recognised as the go-to for new home warranties and insurance. Our team is united by a core purpose: to raise the standards of house building and protect homeowners.
Why you should join us
As a modern, family-friendly employer, we’re in a phase of rapid growth, embracing technology, data and new ways of working. We’re seeking passionate, skilled and driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey.
Once onboard, you’ll have access to fantastic opportunities for personal and career growth. You’ll receive thorough training, continuous development and the chance to earn recognised qualifications and professional memberships to support your journey.
We support flexible working and encourage our colleagues to find a balance that suits them. While we may not be able to accommodate every request, we’re always happy to have a conversation about flexible working arrangements.
Our inclusive culture
We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We firmly believe in the right of all our employees and customers to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and free from discrimination. Our active employee networks support colleagues and their allies, providing safe spaces for open conversations and idea-sharing.
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Benefits and rewards
NHBC colleagues have access to a wide range of additional benefits and we ensure our packages are attractive to current and potential employees.
Diversity and inclusion
Our Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) strategy is focused on providing a shared direction and commitment for the organisation to respect and value our diverse workforce and continue to build a more inclusive workplace. We aim to attract and retain a workforce that represents the communities in which we work.
Express your interest
If you're interested in working at NHBC but haven't found the role for you within our list of current vacancies, please feel free to upload your CV. We will contact you if a suitable position becomes available and will keep your CV on file for up to 18 months. We also recommend checking our careers web page regularly, as new opportunities are posted frequently.
National House-Building Council and its subsidiaries (NHBC) engage with preferred recruiters or agencies on a formal basis. NHBC is unable to accept applications from recruiters or agencies who do not have signed terms of business with NHBC. If unsolicited applications or CVs are received from recruiters or agencies with or without such an agreement, NHBC will neither consider nor agree to any payment to that party.