Senior Compliance Officer

Description:

Birmingham City University is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Compliance Officer to join its Compliance Team. This is a full-time, permanent hybrid role based in Birmingham, offering a stimulating opportunity to work across disciplines while contributing to the administration and compliance of externally funded projects.

With over 30,000 students from 100 countries, BCU is a diverse and vibrant educational institution dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and innovation. The Senior Compliance Officer will play a key role in ensuring that the university's funded projects remain aligned with compliance standards, funding guidelines, and reporting obligations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert support in the project management and compliance of externally funded initiatives.

• Maintain adherence to funding rules and regulations, including requirements from EU, UKRI, and other government bodies.

• Generate, maintain, and present Management Information Systems (MIS) and compliance reports for internal and external use.

• Collaborate closely with project teams and faculties to ensure coordinated delivery of project objectives.

• Oversee financial and budgetary management, ensuring appropriate tracking, control, and reporting.

• Act as a key point of contact for project assurance and reporting standards within the university.

• Ensure clarity and consistency in all communications and reports by presenting complex data in an understandable manner.

Candidate Profile:

• A degree in a relevant field is essential.

• Strong experience in project administration, particularly with funded projects.

• Proven capability in stakeholder management and inter-departmental coordination.

• Skilled in budget management and financial oversight within project environments.

• Effective communicator with report-writing skills for diverse audiences.

• Desirable: PRINCE2 or other project management qualification, and experience in the Higher Education sector.

Benefits:

• Starting salary of £38,050 per annum with potential progression to £44,131 per annum.

• Generous leave entitlement (40 days including statutory holidays).

• Excellent pension scheme.

• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and professional development.

• Hybrid working model to support work-life balance.

• Inclusive and welcoming workplace with a strong focus on diversity and disability inclusion.

• The role is typically employed through BCU Support Services Ltd, with flexibility for prior LGPS members to join directly under BCU if required.

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment:

Birmingham City University is committed to creating an inclusive environment and actively encourages applications from underrepresented groups, particularly Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates and individuals with disabilities. The University is proudly Disability Confident, and guarantees an interview for disabled applicants meeting all essential criteria.