Early Years Quality & Compliance Auditor
mpdn
| Company | mpdn |
| Category | Finance |
| Location | Berkhamsted |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Full-time |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | GBP 45k–50k |
| First seen | 31 Jul 2026 (the employer did not state a posting date) |
| Last verified | 9 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (pinpoint) |
Description
Field based hybrid role, with regular UK-wide travel to Nursery Group and Franchised nursery settings. Schedule: 5 days a week for 34 hours a week Role Summary The Early Years Quality & Compliance Auditor is responsible for assessing the quality, compliance and effectiveness of early years provision across Monkey Puzzle’s network of Nursery Group and Franchised nursery settings through a robust programme of quality and compliance audits. Through scheduled, risk based and follow up audits, the role will evaluate settings against the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework, relevant legislations and statutory guidance, Ofsted requirements, the Early Years Inspection Toolkit, and Monkey Puzzle policies, procedures and quality standards. The role is responsible for conducting clear, objective and evidence-based evaluations of nursery performance, identifying strengths, areas for improvement, and any safeguarding, compliance or quality risks. It will produce high quality audit reports and SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound) quality and compliance improvement plans within agreed timescales, working closely with the Early Years Quality Team to ensure alignment with any existing quality support plans. The role will communicate findings effectively to relevant stakeholders, undertake follow up activities, identify emerging risks, and support sustained improvements in quality and compliance across the nursery network.