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Head of Compliance and HR Recruitment Business Reporting to the Directors Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire Salary: Competitive, based on experience Working Days: Monday Friday Working Hours: 08 00 About the Role We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Head of Compliance and HR to join our recruitment business and play a key leadership role in maintaining the highest standards of operational compliance, governance, people management and client assurance. Reporting directly to the Directors, this role will be responsible for leading the compliance and HR function across the business, ensuring that our policies, procedures, systems and working practices remain legally compliant, auditable, practical and aligned to the needs of our clients, candidates and internal teams. Key Responsibilities - Lead, manage and continuously improve the company s compliance and HR framework across all areas of the recruitment operation. - Ensure compliance with relevant employment legislation, recruitment industry regulations, agency worker requirements, client contractual obligations and internal governance standards. - Oversee HR policies, employee relations processes, disciplinary and grievance matters, absence management, onboarding, training and performance-related processes. - Manage and maintain auditable systems, records, risk registers, process documentation and internal controls to support client audits and external accreditation requirements. - Lead on ISO 9001 quality management processes, ensuring continuous improvement, process consistency, customer satisfaction and effective corrective action management. - Lead on ISO 27001 information security requirements, ensuring appropriate controls are in place to protect company, client, candidate and worker data. - Support the Directors with strategic compliance planning, risk management, operational governance and business improvement initiatives. - Prepare for and manage client audits, supplier reviews, accreditation assessments and internal compliance checks. - Work closely with operational teams to ensure compliance processes are embedded, understood and followed consistently across all branches and client accounts. - Maintain awareness of changes in employment law, data protection, recruitment compliance, quality standards and information security requirements, ensuring the business remains proactive and protected. Compliance Responsibilities - Maintain and develop the company s compliance framework across recruitment operations, ensuring all processes meet legal, contractual, regulatory and audit requirements. - Oversee right-to-work processes, worker onboarding, compliance checks, training records, licence and qualification verification, and ongoing eligibility monitoring. - Ensure policies, procedures and working practices remain aligned with recruitment legislation, agency worker requirements, client contractual standards and industry best practice. - Lead internal audits, branch compliance reviews, corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure consistent standards across the business. - Manage external audits, client compliance reviews and accreditation requirements, including ISO 9001 quality management and ISO 27001 information security standards. - Maintain effective document control, data protection processes, risk assessments, business continuity arrangements and incident reporting procedures. HR Responsibilities - Lead the HR function across the business, providing professional advice and practical support to Directors, managers and operational teams. - Manage employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability, performance and conduct processes in line with company policy and employment legislation. - Review, update and maintain HR policies, contracts, handbooks, templates and procedures to ensure they are legally compliant, commercially practical and consistently applied. - Support recruitment, onboarding, induction, training, development and retention initiatives for internal employees. - Provide guidance on organisational structure, workforce planning, succession planning, management capability and employee engagement. - Promote a positive, compliant and professional working culture that supports operational delivery, client service and continuous improvement. Experience and Skills Required - Proven experience in a senior compliance, HR, governance or operational risk role, ideally within a recruitment, staffing, logistics, industrial, driving or regulated service environment. - Strong working knowledge of UK employment legislation, HR best practice, recruitment compliance and agency worker processes. - CIPD qualification, or demonstrable equivalent HR experience, is desirable. - Experience of managing audits, client assurance processes, accreditations, policies, procedures and compliance frameworks. - Practical knowledge and experience of ISO 9001 quality management systems and ISO 27001 information security management systems. - Strong understanding of data protection, confidentiality, information security, risk assessment and document control. - Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence Directors, managers, operational teams, clients and external auditors. - Highly organised, detail-focused and confident in managing competing priorities in a fast-paced recruitment environment. - Ability to turn compliance requirements into practical, workable processes that support operational delivery. - Commercial awareness and the confidence to provide clear, balanced and pragmatic advice to senior stakeholders. The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will be a confident, professional and solutions-focused leader who understands the importance of balancing compliance, commercial needs and people management. You will be comfortable operating at senior level, advising Directors, supporting managers and ensuring the business is protected while continuing to deliver a responsive and high-quality service to clients. What We Offer - A senior leadership role within an established recruitment business. - Direct reporting line into the Directors with real influence over business standards and strategy. - The opportunity to shape and strengthen compliance, HR, quality and information security frameworks. - A varied and fast-paced role working across people, process, governance and client assurance. - A professional environment where high standards, integrity and continuous improvement are valued. How to Apply If you are an experienced compliance and HR professional with a strong understanding of recruitment operations, ISO 9001 and ISO 27001, we would welcome your application.

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This role sits within our client's Procurement Excellence team and focuses on ensuring that all non-procurement suppliers are properly checked, assessed, and onboarded. You'll investigate vendors using third-party tools, validate compliance, manage supplier data, and support key stakeholders across finance, compliance, procurement, and the wider business click apply for full job details

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Think Specialist Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a well-established and growing service provider to recruit a Health & Safety Compliance Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to take ownership of health & safety and compliance across a dynamic, multi-service organisation. If you're someone who enjoys influencing culture, driving improvements, and operating at both a strategic and hands-on level. Salary - 40,000 - 45,000 An overview of the position: - Acting as the go-to expert for all health & safety matters across the business - Driving improvements in compliance, processes, and overall safety culture - Leading investigations into incidents and ensuring lessons are learned - Managing audits, inspections, and performance tracking - Overseeing key accreditation's and quality standards, including ISO frameworks - Supporting and guiding managers to embed best practice in their teams - Delivering training and promoting awareness across the workforce - Working with external stakeholders including auditors, regulators, and insurers - This is a varied role where no two days are the same - you'll be balancing strategic planning with day-to-day operational involvement. The suitable candidate: - A recognised Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH or IOSH) - Strong working knowledge of H&S legislation and compliance frameworks - Experience managing audits, accreditation's, or quality systems - A background in a senior or leadership-level role - The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously - A proactive, solutions-focused mindset - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Looking for the next step in your career? Think Specialist Recruitment. Think Specialist Recruitment is an independent support staff recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: administration, customer service/call centre, PA/secretarial, human resources, accountancy and finance, sales admin/sales support, marketing and IT Helpdesk/IT support.

Head of Compliance and HR Recruitment Business Reporting to the Directors Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire Salary: Competitive, based on experience Working Days: Monday Friday Working Hours: 08 00 About the Role We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Head of Compliance and HR to join our recruitment business and play a key leadership role in maintaining the high click apply for full job details

Compliance Officer 12 Month Fixed Term Contract £30,000 to £35,000 37.5 hrs per week Hybrid Working Must drive to attend off site meetings Ensure Compliance. Drive Standards. Protect Quality. Are you an experienced compliance or audit professional looking to make a genuine impact within one of the UK's leading healthcare providers? Our client is seeking an Agency Compliance Officer to join their team on a 12 month fixed term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of supplier compliance across our temporary workforce, ensuring agency partners consistently meet legislative, contractual and governance requirements that support the safe delivery of care. Working across a national supplier network, you'll conduct external compliance audits, identify areas of risk, support continuous improvement and build strong relationships with stakeholders to drive best practice. This is an autonomous role that combines governance, investigation, auditing and supplier engagement, making it ideal for someone who enjoys balancing analytical thinking with relationship management. The Opportunity Reporting into the Compliance function, you will be responsible for auditing agency suppliers that provide temporary staffing services across our client. You'll assess supplier compliance against legislation, regulatory requirements, contractual obligations and internal quality standards, ensuring the highest levels of governance are maintained throughout the temporary workforce supply chain. This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You'll manage your own audit schedule, travel to supplier locations where required, investigate compliance concerns and work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to implement meaningful improvements. Key Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive external audits of agency suppliers against legislative, contractual and organisational standards. Review recruitment processes, worker compliance documentation, governance controls and audit trails. Identify compliance risks, process weaknesses and opportunities to strengthen supplier performance. Produce detailed audit reports with practical, evidence based recommendations. Investigate compliance concerns, establish root causes and oversee corrective actions through to completion. Build positive working relationships with agency partners, providing guidance on compliance requirements and best practice. Maintain accurate audit records and ensure findings are appropriately documented. Contribute to the ongoing development of compliance policies, governance frameworks and supplier assurance processes. Escalate significant risks where appropriate to protect patient safety and organisational compliance. About You We're looking for an organised, analytical and confident compliance professional who enjoys working independently while influencing stakeholders at all levels. You'll ideally have experience within a regulated environment such as healthcare, recruitment, temporary staffing, HR compliance, education or social care. You'll also bring: Experience conducting external or supplier audits. Strong knowledge of compliance, governance and risk management principles. Experience reviewing documentation, policies and operational controls against legal or contractual requirements. The ability to identify risks and recommend practical solutions. Excellent report writing and communication skills. Experience investigating compliance issues and monitoring corrective actions. A proactive approach with strong planning and organisational skills. Previous experience within temporary workforce or recruitment compliance would be highly advantageous. What's in it for you! Salary of £30,000 to £35,000. 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, plus your birthday off. Option to purchase additional annual leave. Career development and professional training opportunities. Blue Light Card membership. Life Assurance. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion. Competitive pension contribution. A supportive and collaborative working environment with opportunities to develop your career. Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, advertised by SMT Recruitment (Smart10 Ltd), acting as an employment agency/business. Your application will be considered alongside others, and we will contact you within three working days if you are shortlisted. SMT Recruitment is a multi-award-winning specialist recruitment consultancy providing temporary, contract, and permanent recruitment solutions across selected business sectors. To stay up to date with our latest opportunities, please visit our website, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram or LinkedIn. Please refer to SMT's Privacy Policy for details on how we manage your data.