Compliance Officer

• Company: Plumpton College
• Closing Date: 19-03-2026
• Location: Plumpton College, Lewes
• Salary: Up to £32,630 depending on experience
• Hours: Full-Time (37.5h per week)
• Benefits: 26 days annual leave plus seasonal closure days
• How to Apply: Complete the Application and Diversity Monitoring forms below and submit them via email to recruitment@plumpton.ac.uk

Description

Compliance Officer 

Hours: 37.5 per week 
Contract: Full-time, permanent (on-site at Plumpton College, Lewes) 
Benefits: 26 days annual leave plus seasonal closure 

Salary: Up to £32,630 depending on experience  

Closing date: midnight on Wednesday 18th March   

Interviews: week commencing 23rd March 

About the role 

Plumpton College is a leading provider of land, environment, food production and veterinary science education, recognised nationally for our high-quality apprenticeship provision. With apprentice numbers continuing to grow year on year, we are expanding our Apprenticeship team and are seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Compliance Officer to support the delivery of compliant, high-quality apprenticeship programmes from enrolment through to completion.  

Reporting to the Apprenticeship Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring that all apprenticeship activity meets internal quality standards and current Department for Education funding rules. You will work closely with curriculum teams, support services and employer partners across the College to maintain accurate, robust and audit-ready apprenticeship records, supporting excellent outcomes for both apprentices and employers.  

Key responsibilities 

• Review apprenticeship enrolment and programme documentation, identifying and resolving errors to ensure full compliance 

• Carry out quality assurance checks at key points throughout the learner journey 

• Maintain accurate learner records, tracking status, progression and completion using internal data systems 

• Produce clear and timely reports for the Apprenticeship Manager and curriculum leads 

• Support audit preparation and contribute to continuous improvement of compliance processes to reduce risk and improve efficiency  

About you 

This role is ideal for someone with strong administrative experience and a keen eye for detail, who enjoys working with data and systems. You will be confident managing competing priorities, proactive in identifying issues, and comfortable working collaboratively across teams. A positive, solution-focused approach and a commitment to accuracy are essential.  

You will be based at our main campus and will form part of the wider Business Services Department, supporting the College’s commitment to high-quality, compliant apprenticeship delivery.  

Why join Plumpton College? 

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer an excellent benefits package, including up to 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and up to 5 efficiency days at Christmas. Our support staff are enrolled into membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and have access to comprehensive CPD and training opportunities. All Plumpton College staff can receive coaching via the Plumpton College School of Coaching and can request a  TOTUM card whilst offers discounts for online and in-person shopping. We offer access to an Employee Assistance Programme as well as free on-site parking and use of the on-site gym. Our staff can receive staff discounts, including discounted Plumpton wine and College courses and can utilise our salary sacrifice schemes to access a Cycle to work offer or Electric vehicle lease. 

With over 3,000 students, excellent facilities and a strong focus on continuous improvement, Plumpton College offers a supportive and ambitious working environment. Our values are Ambitious & Progressive, Enterprising, Professional, Supportive and Passionate — if these resonate with you, we would love to hear from you.  

Plumpton College is committed to equality of opportunity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners. All staff are expected to share this commitment. 

Please note the following

• We are unable to offer Visa sponsorship for this role.
• We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date should a suitable candidate be identified. 
• We are not seeking agency or recruiter support for this role.