Compliance Officer - Ackerman Pierce Recruitment - Harlow, Essex

Compliance Officer - Ackerman Pierce Recruitment - Harlow, EssexAckerman 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 issues

Essential 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 skills

The 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 frameworks

What 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 incentives

Apply If you are organised, proactive, and looking to build a career in compliance within a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.INDREC