Compliance and Data Officer

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities! We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants. Introduction Do you have experience in Compliance and Data Management. We are looking for an experienced monitoring Officer to join our Team What’s the role? Lewisham Works is seeking a Compliance and Data Officer to help develop, implement, and manage the audit, compliance, and risk strategies for the DWP funded Connect To Work Programme. You will implement and ensure compliance with a quality assurance framework that includes managing systems and processes that comply with IPS/SEQF frameworks and DWP/CLF requirements. You will work closely with the delivery staff to ensure the programme complies with the SEQF/IPS standards which will be key in supporting our residents to move into decent work. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a new programme, and to really make a difference for disadvantaged Londoners. Ideally a compliance and data orientated person with recent experience, the successful candidate will support our delivery staff to monitor and improve the quality of service and prepare staff to undertake both internal self-assessments and externally assessed fidelity reviews. You will ideally have an understanding of the supported employment fidelity frameworks and the standards by which they are assessed. The role will require the post holder to lead by example, helping staff to translate guidance into effective practice at operational level with a focus on quality and good performance. This will involve carrying out field mentoring/case reviews, quality assurance fidelity reviews, facilitating workshops and learning networks whilst monitoring and reporting on project performance and outcomes. The role will also require the line management responsibility of 2 triage officers We are looking for An individual with a strong attention to detail, experience of monitoring projects with a proactive and organised approach to process design and compliance monitoring. What’s in it for you? Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including: * Join an award winning employment support service * Generous holiday allowance * Local Government Pension scheme * Flexible working and family friendly policies * Season ticket and bicycle loans * A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships * Supportive staff networks Location Whilst Lewisham offers a hybrid approach across both office and home locations. This role will be predominantly office based at Catford Town Hall alongside a number of community based locations within the borough. Special conditions * The job is subject to an Basic DBS check The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CVs. Applicant handbook [https://lewisham.gov.uk/mayorandcouncil/counciljobs/applying/how-to-apply-for-a-job-with-us] - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed. For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Charlotte Rowley Charlotte.Rowley@lewisham.gov.uk [Charlotte.Rowley@lewisham.gov.uk] Please click here [https://www.lewisham.gov.uk/-/media/jobs/ComplianceandDataOfficerJD] to view the Job Description and Person Specification Salary £44,235 - £45,852 per annum (P01) N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof. Diversity Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply [http://www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply] The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response. Let’s stay connected, follow us on social media: LinkedIn [https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjayKyv_-P5AhXpTEEAHQZnCesQFnoECAQQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Flondon-borough-of-lewisham&usg=AOvVaw13wpKtHnV966_uUph3IPHq]   Facebook [https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwi84tDu_uP5AhUJbcAKHZDFDQsQFnoECAkQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fen-gb.facebook.com%2FLewishamCouncil&usg=AOvVaw1PkBiwCy8tNrQ-3VWV2VDJ]   X [https://x.com/LewishamCouncil]   Instagram [https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjKlP7I_-P5AhWznVwKHSV0AaUQFnoECAcQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Flewishamcouncil%2F%3Fhl%3Den&usg=AOvVaw36nguD1n5OzUQcM1L0Nvuf]   TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@lewishamcouncil]   YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/lewishamcouncil]