Compliance Manager

Location Belfast
Discipline: Administration & Office
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 pa (dependent on experience)
Job ref: J117474
Published: about 9 hours ago

Job Title: Compliance Manager

Reports to: Managing Director

Location: Belfast office

Working hours: Monday – Friday / 8am-5pm (40 hrs per week)

Assignment Type: Fulltime Permanent (subject to 6 month probationary)

Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 pa (dependent on experience)

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The Role

To manage and provide day to day compliance and regulatory support to the Industrial Temps Management team and to undertake compliance duties essential to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the office.

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Main Duties:

  • Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive compliance program that includes policies, procedures and practices to ensure compliance within the recruitment sectors regulatory bodies, to include adherence to regulations/guidance as set out by the HMRC, GLAA, UK Border Agency & Employment Agency Inspectorate and all relevant regulatory and legislative bodies

  • Conduct regular internal audits to assess compliance to relevant regulations, and guidelines.

  • Monitor GDPR compliance

  • Provide training to compliance and relevant employees throughout the branches ensuring that all employees understand their compliance responsibilities and obligations

  • Maintain accurate and complete records of compliance activities, including audits, investigations, and training.

  • Prepare reports on compliance activities, findings, and recommendations for Senior management and regulatory agencies as required.

  • Conduct risk assessments to identify potential compliance risks and develop strategies to mitigate those risks.

  • Conduct research as required updating relevant Departments of findings/outcomes

  • Provide recommendations and guidance on how to address compliance issues and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

  • Be the main point of contact with regulatory agencies and external auditors, regarding compliance matters.

  • Stay updated on changes in regulations, and industry standards specific to the recruitment sector and ensure that all branches are informed and compliant with these changes.

  • Conduct thorough investigations of reported or suspected compliance violations.

  • Take appropriate actions to address identified compliance issues, including conducting root cause analysis, implementing corrective measures, and reporting findings to management and regulatory agencies as required.

  • Carry out regular audits on RDB ensuring records and information are complete, complaint and relevant

  • Ensure worker settlement status is current and compliant before changing to live on RDB

  • Promote a culture of ethics and integrity within the Company

General Duties

  • Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset

  • Proficiency in using relevant software and tools

  • Fostering a positive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment

  • Utilising technology to support and maintain compliance standards and operational requirements

  • To keep the Managing Director informed about any developments, trends or problems relating to clients, prospects or team members.

  • To project a professional image in all aspects of personal presentation.

  • To assist with ad-hoc projects, campaigns and assignments as required.

  • To provide support to other parts of the Company as directed.

  • To adhere to company policies, systems, procedures and codes of practice to which the company subscribes.

  • To make recommendations to the Managing Director concerning potential improvements to company procedures and standards.

  • To perform any other duties as required from time to time by management.

  • To undergo training/retraining as required

Essential Criteria

  • Experience in conducting audits, investigations & delivering training

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate at all levels

  • High attention to detail and the ability to prioritise multiple tasks effectively

  • Previous compliance experience in a senior capacity

  • Working knowledge of compliance standards and regulations

  • Excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping

  • Methodical and diligent

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Excellent customer service skills

  • Previous experience of managing team

  • Proficient in Microsoft office/365/SharePoint/Onedrive/Adobe PDF-word conversion

Desirable Criteria

  • Previous exposure to compliance within recruitment agency sector

  • Previous management of right to work requirements and GDPR

  • Willing to undertake relevant internal/ external training

Benefits

  • 31 holidays to increase to maximum 36 days during course of employment

  • Private medical (to include dental & optical)

  • Stakeholder pension scheme

  • Uniform provided

  • Paid birthday

  • Opportunity for development

If you are interested in this position, please forward your CV detailing how you meet the criteria through to Roisin.Thompson@industrialtemps.com before 4pm Friday 2nd May 2025

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