Project Officer in Newcastle upon Tyne

Sellick Partnership is currently recruiting for an experienced Project Officer (Contingent Workforce) to join our private sector organisation, based in Newcastle. The role is offered on a permanent basis, that will be on a 50% hybrid basis.

The Project & Compliance Officer will take ownership of the end-to-end governance, coordination, and compliance of the contingent workforce lifecycle, initially focusing on the UK with scope to expand across Europe. The successful candidate will be responsible for multiple workstreams relating to workforce operations, ensuring that process standardisation, regulatory compliance, and governance frameworks are consistently applied and maintained.

Key responsibilities of the Project Officer include:

• Coordinating the onboarding process for contingent workers, liaising closely with the Global Service Delivery team to ensure all workers are accurately and compliantly onboarded into systems.
• Ensuring that all contingent workers are engaged in line with internal policy, legal requirements, and approved engagement frameworks.
• Creating and issuing contingent worker agreements and extension documentation in line with compliance and contractual standards.
• Liaising with key internal stakeholders such as HR Business Partners, Risk, Tax, Finance, and Procurement regarding the compliant engagement and governance of contingent workers.
• Supporting hiring managers by providing guidance on IR35 regulations, completing assessments, and submitting documentation to Tax for review.
• Monitoring agency workers and ensuring full compliance with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR).
• Leading and coordinating governance processes, including the annual ex-partner consultant review cycle, advising on extensions and engagement terms.
• Coordinating bi-annual cross-functional compliance reviews with Tax, HR, and Finance.
• Maintaining and managing all contingent worker records, ensuring accuracy, audit readiness, and compliance with internal controls.
• Continually monitoring the efficiency and effectiveness of contingent workforce processes and driving process improvement and optimisation initiatives.
• Conducting annual supplier audits and working with Procurement to ensure contracts include appropriate compliance protections and risk controls.

The Project Officer will ideally have:

• Experience in a similar project coordination, compliance, or workforce operations role, preferably within a professional or corporate environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of employment legislation, IR35, and HMRC regulations.
• Experience using HR systems and managing data in a controlled, process-driven environment.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and be able to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels. They will demonstrate a strong eye for detail, ensuring all activities are delivered accurately, compliantly, and in line with governance standards. They must also be able to prioritise workload effectively, manage competing demands, and operate within a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with a focus on compliance and delivery.

How to apply for the Project Officer role:

Our client is hoping to have the Project Officer in the role as soon as possible. Therefore, if you believe your experience meets the criteria above, please contact Charlotte Broomfield by Friday 15th May by submitting your CV directly below.

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