Senior Compliance Consultant

Job Role:

We are seeking a highly organised, detail-driven Senior Compliance Consultant to oversee and enhance all compliance processes related to candidate onboarding, contract management, and client due diligence. This role is critical in ensuring that we maintain the highest standards of legal, contractual, and operational compliance while delivering a seamless experience to candidates and clients.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in recruitment compliance, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple workflows in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Candidate Onboarding & Compliance Checks

• Conduct end-to-end compliance checks before candidate placement.
• Verify ID, Right-to-Work, residency, and professional certifications.
• Complete background checks, references, and employment verification.
• Maintain GDPR-compliant compliance records.
• Follow up with candidates for missing documents.

2. Contract Review & Risk Management

• Review client and candidate contracts for accuracy and compliance.
• Identify liability, indemnity, and contractual risks.
• Coordinate with internal teams and legal advisors for amendments.
• Manage contract extensions, amendments, and renewals.

3. Proposal & Documentation Support

• Prepare RFPs, supplier questionnaires, and compliance documents.
• Provide accurate compliance and operational information.
• Coordinate with Sales and Delivery teams for documentation.

4. Contract Extensions & Paperwork Management

• Manage contract extension paperwork and signatures.
• Update internal systems and maintain audit trails.
• Ensure timely communication to avoid contract lapses.

5. Client Credit Checks & Financial Compliance

• Conduct client credit checks and maintain assessment records.
• Support credit control and overdue payment follow-ups.
• Assist with invoices and billing compliance.

6. Internal Compliance & Process Improvement

• Review and improve compliance processes.
• Provide compliance guidance and training to internal teams.
• Monitor UK & EU recruitment legislation and regulatory requirements.

Key Competencies / Experience

• Recruitment or staffing compliance experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK/EU Right-to-Work and GDPR.
• Good contract review and risk assessment skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Credit checks, invoicing, or credit control experience is an advantage.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Why Join us

• Work with clients across the UK and Europe.
• Opportunity to shape and improve compliance processes.
• Collaborative culture with strong support from leadership and delivery teams.
• Competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.