Resourcing Compliance Officer – Band 4
Closing date: 09 April 2026
The Resourcing Compliance Officer is responsible for delivering a comprehensive immigration and recruitment compliance service within a Trust employing a significant number of Skilled Worker visa holders. The post holder ensures full compliance with Right to Work legislation, UKVI Sponsor License operational duties, NHS Employment Check Standards, and safeguarding requirements.
Acting as the first point of contact for visa and immigration queries, the role maintains accurate workforce compliance records, administers Certificates of Sponsorship, monitors visa expiry activity, and supports Corporate and Executive Vacancy Control Panel (VCP) processes.
You will also supervise Band 2 advertising assistants, guiding workload, ensuring quality, and supporting their development.
The post holder works independently within established policies and procedures, escalating complex or high‑risk matters to the Resourcing Manager.
PLEASE NOTE: Face to Face Interviews for this role will take place on 21st April 2026
Main duties of the job
This role is responsible for delivering comprehensive administrative and compliance support across Right to Work compliance, pre‑employment checks, and recruitment governance within the organisation. It ensures that all processes align with UKVI regulations, NHS Employment Check Standards, and internal policies, while maintaining high standards of accuracy, confidentiality, and efficiency.
About us
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another. With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on‑site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the post, including the key responsibilities, duties, and expectations associated with the role. Candidates are encouraged to review the job description carefully to gain a clear understanding of the requirements and ensure they are able to demonstrate how their knowledge, skills, and experience align with the criteria outlined.
Qualifications
- Good standard of general education including GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
- Knowledge of UK Right to Work legislation or immigration compliance
- Knowledge of NHS Employment Check Standards
Knowledge and Skills
- Working knowledge of UK Right to Work legislation and repeat checking requirements
- Understanding of NHS Employment Check Standards and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) requirements
- Knowledge of data protection legislation (GDPR) and secure handling of confidential information
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to interpret and apply policy, legislation, and guidance correctly
Experience
- Experience working within Human Resources, recruitment, workforce administration, or compliance‑focused role.
- Experience responding to staff and manager queries in a professional and timely manner
- Experience handling confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
- Experience processing and verifying statutory documentation with a high degree of accuracy.
- Experience maintaining electronic records and compliance databases.
- Experience monitoring deadlines and producing reports to support regulatory compliance
- Experience supporting Skilled Worker visa sponsorship within a large organisation.
- Experience working in an NHS or similarly regulated public sector environment.
- Experience using ESR or similar HR systems.
- Experience preparing for or supporting internal or external audit processes.
Personal Attributes
- High level of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive immigration and personal data.
- Strong sense of accountability and ownership of compliance responsibilities.
- Methodical and detail‑oriented approach to work.
- Ability to work independently within established procedures.
- Confident in escalating risks or potential non‑compliance appropriately.
- Calm and professional when dealing with time‑sensitive or complex cases.
- Customer‑focused approach with the ability to explain complex regulations clearly and sensitively.
- Managing competing demands efficiently
- Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and safeguarding principles.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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