Recruitment and Compliance Manager

We’re looking for an experienced internal Recruitment and Compliance Manager with a strong background in health and social care recruitment and UKVI sponsorship compliance. This role is best suited to someone based in the Northwest, with proven experience leading recruitment teams, reducing agency reliance, and delivering effective in-house talent strategies. If you come from an agency-only background or are not experienced in sponsorship compliance, this role is unlikely to be a fit.

In this role, you will lead our internal recruitment and UKVI sponsorship compliance function, playing a key part in reducing agency reliance and building sustainable in-house talent pipelines across our health and social care services. You will ensure we attract, recruit and retain the right people to deliver high-quality support across our organisation.

What we’ll give you:

We’ll make sure you’re rewarded for your hard work. Our benefits package includes (but isn’t limited to):

• Salary: £50,000 per annum
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Remote working: Northwest based with travel to Head Office in Birkenhead as required 
• Contributory pension scheme
• A confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), available 24/7
• Paid learning and development opportunities
• Access to employee benefits, including savings on shopping, leisure and household expenses

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead and deliver a national internal recruitment strategy, reducing reliance on agencies through direct sourcing
• Partner with senior leaders to understand workforce needs and plan hiring activity
• Manage agency usage, performance and spend via our neutral vendor partner
• Oversee UKVI sponsorship, including CoS allocation and visa tracking
• Ensure full compliance with Right to Work legislation and Home Office guidance
• Design and deliver internal audits, compliance training and reporting
• Own and improve ATS systems, ensuring accurate data and a positive candidate experience

Who you are:

• At least 5 years’ internal recruitment experience within health and social care or other regulated environments
• Experience managing UKVI sponsorship and Right to Work compliance
• At least 2 years’ experience managing and developing a recruitment team
• Based in the Northwest, with ability to travel to Birkenhead as required
• Experience using direct sourcing methods (e.g. social media, campaigns, talent pipelines)
• Strong organisational, stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft applications and ATS systems)
• Full UK driving licence

Who we are:

We are a national provider of health, social and education services with over 35 years’ experience. Our people are the driving force behind the care and support delivered across the UK. We are purposeful, positive and progressive – supporting people to have a voice, achieve their goals and live more independently.

Safeguarding

Potens is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All applicants will be subject to robust pre-employment checks prior to appointment, including enhanced AccessNI checks and references.

Diversity

We champion diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported and able to thrive.

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