Recruitment Compliance Officer - Education Team

Are you passionate about ensuring that educational institutions have the right staff with the highest standards of compliance? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of recruitment processes in the education sector? If so, Spencer Clarke Group has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Recruitment Compliance Officer.

Company Overview

Spencer Clarke Group is a leading recruitment agency specialising in providing top-quality staffing solutions to the education sector. With our dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction, we have built a reputation for matching educational institutions with the most qualified and suitable candidates.

Responsibilities

As a Recruitment Compliance Officer for our Education team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that all candidates placed in educational settings meet the necessary compliance standards. Your responsibilities will include:

• Right to Work Checks: Conducting comprehensive right to work checks for all candidates to ensure they have the legal authorisation to work in the country.
• Reference Checks: Verifying and evaluating candidate references to ensure their suitability for the positions they are being considered for.
• DBS Checks: Managing the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks process, ensuring all candidates have undergone the necessary background checks.
• Policy Adherence: Ensuring that all recruitment processes align with relevant education regulations, safeguarding policies, and compliance standards.
• Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of all compliance checks, making sure they are readily accessible for audit purposes.
• Collaboration: Working closely with the School Facilities team, HR, and other stakeholders to provide guidance on compliance matters.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar compliance-focused role within the education or recruitment sector is highly desirable.
• A solid understanding of right to work checks, reference checks and DBS checks is essential.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all compliance-related matters.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with candidates and internal stakeholders.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP

• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend an interview