Resourcing Compliance Officer

Interim Lead Compliance Officer Hybrid Working Large Local Government Organisation £30-£34 per hour Initial 3-Month Contract Immediate Start Available A large local government organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Lead Compliance Officer to join its Resourcing and People Services team on an initial 3-month contract. This is a key role responsible for leading and overseeing all recruitment compliance activity, ensuring the organisation remains fully compliant with employment legislation, immigration requirements, safeguarding standards and internal employment policies. You will act as the subject-matter expert for recruitment compliance processes, providing leadership, assurance and guidance across the recruitment life cycle. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage recruitment compliance activity across the organisation. Ensure full compliance with Right to Work legislation and maintain robust audit trails for all employees and workers. Oversee visa sponsorship processes, including Certificates of Sponsorship, Skilled Worker visa requirements and immigration monitoring. Manage and quality assure pre-employment screening processes, including DBS checks, reference checks and qualification verification. Provide expert advice to hiring managers, HR teams and senior stakeholders on employment compliance requirements. Monitor compliance data, reporting and performance metrics to identify risks and drive improvements. Review and enhance recruitment compliance procedures, ..... full job details .....