Policy Controller and Compliance Officer

Derby College has an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking professional to join our busy Strategy, Policy and Planning team in this newly-created post.

The Strategy and Policy area leads the College strategic planning function and oversees the internal policy management system.

This exciting and challenging role will provide support, oversight and control of the internal policy management system, liaising with policy owners to ensure all areas of internal policy are monitored and compliant, are aligned to strategy, are fit for purpose and are timely.

The successful candidate will have:

• Excellent numeric, written and verbal communication skills with the proven  ability to work collaboratively
• ability to build professional, effective relationships with policy key dependents
• Experience of managing key processes, ensuring compliance and challenging where appropriate
• Highly developed analytical skills with the ability to assimilate detailed information, apply logic and identify key issues
• The ability to filter information, assess priorities and manage conflicting demands
• Proven, strong administrative and IT skills

You will be a flexible self-starter, highly motivated and capable of working on your own initiative, without close supervision. Knowledge and understanding of governance, further education policy requirements and codes of practice would be desirable. 

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 11 October 2017