At a Glance
- Tasks: Support compliance processes and ensure candidates meet required standards for placement.
- Company: Ackerman Pierce, a leading recruitment agency with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, commission scheme, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Great company culture with social events and clear career progression.
- Why this job: Join a fast-paced environment and make a real impact in compliance.
- Qualifications: Experience in compliance or administration; strong organisation and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 27000 £ per year.
Location: Harlow, England | Sector: Admin & Secretarial | Salary: £25,000.00 to £27,000.00 per annum | Benefits: Benefits and Commission Scheme
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, including 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
We look forward to hearing from organised, proactive candidates who want to build a career in compliance within a supportive team.
Compliance Officer – Ackerman Pierce Recruitment – Harlow, Essex employer: Ackerman Pierce
Ackerman Pierce Recruitment is an exceptional employer located in Harlow, Essex, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment for Compliance Officers. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company provides ongoing training and clear progression opportunities, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package. The collaborative culture fosters teamwork and encourages staff to thrive in a structured, process-driven setting, making it an ideal place for those looking to build a meaningful career in compliance.
