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Compliance Officer – Ackerman Pierce Recruitment – Harlow, Essex

Job Posted: 24 days ago

Salary: £ 25,000 - 27,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Harlow

Expire in: 4 days

Job Description

Compliance Officer – Ackerman Pierce Recruitment – Harlow, Essex

Ackerman Pierce is a well-established specialist recruitment agency supplying staff into Local Authorities, NHS services, and Education settings across the UK. Due to continued growth, we are looking for an organised and detail-focused Compliance Officer to support our compliance function and ensure candidates meet all required standards prior to placement.

 This is a fast-paced administrative role at the heart of the business. You will work closely with the Compliance Team and Recruitment Consultants to support the end-to-end compliance process for temporary and permanent workers across social care, healthcare, and education, this will include completing pre employment checks, maintaining accurate records, and helping to ensure we meet safeguarding legislation and framework requirements. If you thrive in a structured, process-driven environment and enjoy working to deadlines, this role is a great opportunity to build your career in compliance.

 Key Responsibilities
Supporting the compliance process from candidate registration through to clearance
Completing Right to Work checks and ID verification in line with UK legislation
Obtaining and checking employment references in line with safer recruitment standards
Processing DBS applications, tracking progress, and updating records
Verifying training certificates and mandatory checks against Local Authority and NHS requirements
Maintaining accurate records on the CRM and compliance trackers
Working with consultants to help prioritise urgent placements
Assisting with internal audits to ensure files meet compliance standards
Providing basic support for client compliance queries
Supporting improvements to compliance processes and documentation
Helping manage and log compliance-related complaints or issuesEssential Skills & Experience
Previous experience working in a compliance, administration, or recruitment support role (agency background desirable)
Understanding of UK Right to Work checks, DBS processes, and safer recruitment standards (or willingness to learn)
Excellent organisation skills with strong attention to detail
Ability to work to strict deadlines and manage multiple tasks
Confident communicator with a proactive approach
Comfortable chasing outstanding documents and following structured processes
Strong IT and record-keeping skillsThe Reality of the Role This is a hands-on administrative role supporting the wider compliance function. You will:

Regularly follow up with candidates for outstanding documentation
Play a vital role in ensuring essential workers can start safely and compliantly
Work to urgent deadlines and support last-minute compliance needs
Help maintain high standards required by Local Authorities and NHS frameworksWhat We Offer
Competitive salary
Excellent Commission scheme
Benefits package
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Ongoing training and professional development
Clear progression opportunities into senior compliance roles
A great company culture - Company socials and incentivesApply
 If you are organised, proactive, and looking to build a career in compliance within a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

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