Audit and Compliance Officer

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We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Audit & Compliance Officer to join the Bauer Academy team on a full-time, 6-month fixed-term contract. If you're passionate about education, data accuracy, and ensuring high standards in government-funded programmes, this could be the role for you.

As part of our compliance function, you'll support all audit and reporting elements of our Bootcamp and Apprenticeship programmes.You'll also work closely with colleagues across the Academy to ensure we meet ESFA and DfE requirements, while delivering excellent service to learners and partners.

This is a hybrid position where you will work from home and our office at Manchester.

Our Team

At Bauer Academy, we're proud of our collaborative, learner-focused culture. We work together to deliver high-quality programmes that make a real difference. You'll be joining a supportive team that values accuracy, innovation, and continuous improvement.

What you will do

• Ensure compliance with ESFA and DfE standards by auditing learner records, enrolment paperwork, and programme documentation.
• Support learner journeys by reviewing applications, assessing eligibility, and managing learner data across Bootcamp and Apprenticeship programmes.
• Collaborate with Programme Leads, Operations, and Data teams to support EPA, progress reviews, and employer communications.
• Maintain audit trails, support internal and external audits, and ensure documentation is complete and compliant.
• Stay current with funding rules and compliance requirements, sharing knowledge and best practices across the Academy.

What you will bring

• Experience in training and education, with strong knowledge of apprenticeship compliance and government funding.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident communicator with a collaborative, can-do attitude and strong customer service skills.
• Comfortable using systems like Teams, SharePoint, and learner management platforms.

If this sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you - Apply now!

About Bauer Media Group

We are a media business focused on creating content that matters to millions of people across Europe. Our offering extends from print and online publishing to audio broadcasting and entertainment, alongside investments in other media related sectors. With more than 500 million copies sold each year, we are one of Europe's largest Publishers. From women's and celebrities' magazines to TV listings to food and special interest, we own some of the most popular publishing brands in Germany, UK, Poland and France - both digital and print. But not only that. Reaching over 61 million listeners weekly, we operate over 150 radio and podcast brands in nine countries, spanning the UK, Ireland, Poland, Slovakia, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Portugal. Family-owned in the 5th generation, Bauer Media focuses on the long-term, with a consumer-first mindset that guides us across our diverse portfolio. Our workforce of 12,000 shares a common purpose: to deliver content and services that enrich people's everyday lives.

What's in it for you

• You'll have 25 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days to use.
• Your development matters, so access to our internal training provider - Bauer Academy, is a huge win.
• We have enhanced Maternity/Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay.
• You'll have the opportunity for flexible working.
• And much more! Find the full details of our benefits here

We are an international employer and equal opportunities are important to us. That's why we welcome everyone in their uniqueness, regardless of e.g. religion, gender, skin color, disability in our house.

If you have any feedback regarding our UK recruitment process, please email we would love to hear from you.