Compliance Officer
Salary range £23,000 to £26,500 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our People Team supporting our Recruitment function as Compliance Officer. Our Compliance Officer is responsible for leading and managing the background check process for all new starters, to ensure the effective, efficient, and fully compliant management and processing of all candidate administration, through the end-to-end Recruitment & Onboarding process, in line with all regulatory Ofsted and Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice.
Main Responsibilities:
The focus for this role is to ensure that all HR and Recruitment processes are effectively deployed ensuring that our new employees at all levels receive a best in sector candidate experience.
The Compliance Officer will be responsible for managing and reporting on the background check process for all new starters, including DBS, referencing, gaps in employment, overseas check etc. for all new starters in a timely manner and prior to any induction programme attendance.
Key qualities that we look for:
• Experience in a recruitment administration role, preferably with a good understanding of safer recruitment practices.
• Alignment with our core values and behaviours at all times with ability to promote these to others.
• Awareness of employment law and knowledge of Ofsted guidelines, in relation to compliance and regulations in the children’s sector that relates to resourcing activities.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Articulate, proactive and professional.
• Engaging and empathetic communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to create enthusiasm and excitement whilst being clear on requirements.
• Excellent knowledge, and experience, of good GDPR practice.
What we will offer you:
• Salary scale from £23,000 to £26,500 per annum pro rata, depending upon experience.
• Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, flexible hybrid working, remote working considered.
• Annual Leave: You will receive 33 days per annum; our holiday year runs from March to February.
• Additional leave: at 2 years and 5 years’ service.
• Training Academy: An in-depth induction and welcome programme.
• Bonuses: A bonus of £1000 every time you successfully refer a friend.
• Pension: Auto enrolment into our Company pension.
• Recognition Awards: Our monthly Wilderness Heroes Awards celebrate you and your team’s success.
• Your Wellbeing: Excellent health and wellbeing benefits via Medicash, including an employee assistance programme; a cash back healthcare plan that offers discounts on optical, dental, and a range of complimentary therapies; 24/7 access to a virtual GP, and other lifestyle apps to support your wellbeing; discounted gym memberships.
• Life Assurance: of 2 times annual salary.
• Discounts: A range of discount schemes with access to savings on high street brands, restaurants, cinemas, and other leisure outlets, including local businesses following feedback from our employees.
All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland as we follow safer recruitment processes. Proof of identity will also be required. We are an equal opportunities employer. If you have experience as a Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, RSW or similar please get in touch.
