The Assistant Team Leader: Audit, Returns and Subcontracting will play an important role within the Funding and Data Services Team, supporting the college to ensure our data is accurate and valid, and that our data returns are submitted in a timely manner, supported by evidence that is audit-ready.
We are looking to appoint a proactive, highly organised and enthusiastic person, who has experience of working with student records and has knowledge of how post-16 education funding works, but it shouldn’t be a barrier to applying if you are highly numerate, enjoy working under pressure to deadlines and have meticulous levels of accuracy and attention to detail when working with data and supporting evidence. You should have strong IT and literacy skills, be positive and friendly, and have confidence in your communication skills to work with colleagues at all levels.
At Preston College our vision is ‘to transform lives through education’, and we take great prid in supporting all of our students to achieve the qualifications they need, alongside the development of technical skills and knowledge that employers and universities are looking for.
We are rated Good by Ofsted and have been recognised as making a ‘strong’ contribution to skills. We are ambitious in seeking excellent outcomes for our students, communities, employers and staff.
We have a strong College culture, underpinned by five key values developed with our diverse body of staff;
- Welcoming and inclusive
- Supportive and compassionate
- Aspirational for our learners, ourselves and each other
- Act with integrity and transparency
- Be accountable
With Outstanding financial health, the College provides generous terms and conditions that are intended to attract, motivate and retain the best people in delivery of our strategic objectives.
Our Board of Governors is committed to an ambitious Three Year Plan, which sets out our aspirations from 2023 to 2026, currently being updated for the next three years.
Job Title: Assistant Team Leader: Audit, Returns and Subcontracting
Salary: Job family Group 5 (SCP 16 to SCP20) £27,387 to £29,052 per year (pay award pending), salary based on qualifications and experience..There will be an opportunity for progression within this pay range.
Hours: 1.0FTE, 37 hours per week, Permanent
Closing Date for Applications: Monday 15 June 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 23 June 2026
If you feel that this exciting opportunity is the right fit for you, then we look forward to your application.
The successful candidate for this appointment will be required to apply for appropriate disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring service.
About us:
Our mission is to inspire, educate and support our diverse community to reach its potential. We pride ourselves on our community focus, with a diverse mix of students and staff, and plan our curriculum and other activities to give everyone the chance to truly achieve what they are capable of. We believe that we are inspirational in what we do, and that the support we offer to both our students and our staff is second to none.
What we offer:
Preston College has achieved a prestigious ‘Gold’ award by Investors in People, and we have a wide range of benefits for staff. Some of these are outlined below. For a full list visit www.preston.ac.uk/jobs
- Professional Development Opportunities including staff days and supported CPD.
- Opportunities to obtain qualifications essential to your role and support to achieve them.
- Opportunities for career and pay progression, including annual cost of living increases.
- Generous Annual Leave entitlement.
- Local Government Pension Scheme / Teacher’s Pension Scheme.
- Family friendly college policies including special leave, career break, job share and flexible working (role dependent).
- Free car parking.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Access to health and fitness suite, hair and beauty treatments and a range of other benefits.
