Compliance and Audit Consultant (Permanent)

Department:  BIU & Customer Service  Type of Contract:  Permanent / Full Time Changing Lives through Education The Role:   This role ensures our academic standards and regulatory frameworks consistently meet and exceed expectations. This is an opportunity for you to shape compliance within a growing higher education provider influencing best practice and excellence in delivery. The Audit officer will assist the audit manager and other colleagues with a range of internal audits that are designed to establish the level of compliance with established policies and procedures in key areas including, inter alia admissions, academic delivery, and student support. The Audit officer will be involved in all aspects of the audit including audit design, data/information collection, data presentation and report writing for a range of audiences. Collect data & procedural information from related departments under audit. Assist in internal audits as and when required in accordance with the audit plan. Help the department during external audits as and when they are conducted. Maintain records of all reports of suspected compliance violations. Maintain records of adequate steps taken by related departments to rectify their compliance violations. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required; Strong understanding of compliance, governance, and ethical business practices, with experience working within regulatory frameworks. In-depth knowledge of both internal and external audit processes, risk management strategies, and safety standards. Proficiency in project management methodologies, ensuring effective delivery of outcomes. Analytical thinking to interpret data, trends, and information with attention to detail. 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays ~Workplace pension scheme ~ Tuition reimbursement for career development courses ~ Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and much more ~ Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more ~ Reward and recognition programme ~£500 award employee referral scheme ~ Discretionary annual performance bonus "Everyone understands that what they do plays a role in helping students succeed. Steffi Korsah - Non-Academic Staff) GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.