Resourcing Compliance Officer

Job summary The Resourcing Compliance Officers will play a key role within the Resourcing Team, ensuring that University Hospitals of Northamptonshire meets all statutory and regulatory requirements in relation to NHS Employment Check Standards and immigration and visa sponsorship for staff. This role supports safe and compliant employment practices for all staff and upholds UHN's responsibilities as a Home Office Sponsor Licence holder and in relation to pre-employment checks. Main duties of the job We are seeking 2 highly organised and knowledgeable Resourcing Compliance Officers to lead and oversee all aspects of Recruitment including agenda for change and medical & dental recruitment, NHS Employers Standards Checks, UK visa sponsorship, right to work compliance, and resident doctor rotations across the Trust. There are 2 post available one 37.5 hours and one 35 hours This is a pivotal role ensuring UHN meets its statutory obligations under NHS Employment Check Standards, Employment legislation and UK Visas and Immigration legislation, , while providing guidance and support to candidates, employees, managers, and People teams. You will act as the Trust's subject matter expert for NHS Employers Standards and visa sponsorship and immigration compliance whilst driving continuous improvement in resourcing and compliance processes. About us Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received. We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities. University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs. Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Details Date posted 13 July 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 265-8126716-COR Job locations Kettering General Hospital Rothwell Road Kettering NN16 8UZ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please review the attached job description and person specification for this vacancy for further information on the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please review the attached job description and person specification for this vacancy for further information on the role. Person Specification Education, Training and Qualifications Essential Educated to Degree level or equivalent level of education, training or experience CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of working in Human Resources in a resourcing or immigration related role Experience of managing UKVI/Home Office requirements and sponsor licence obligations Experience of complex administrative systems and work Experience of working with Trac, NHS Jobs, ESR (Electronic Staff Record) and UKVI SMS systems or equivalent systems Experience of managing own workload and prioritising work to meet deadlines Experience of maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information X Experience of developing and delivering training to manager and employees Experience of interpreting national and organisational policies and processes in relation to immigration and sponsorship Skills Essential Detailed knowledge of legislation in relation to immigration and sponsorship Ability to communicate expert advice on immigration and visa sponsorship in relation to national and organisational policy and processes Ability to persuade and empathise with others Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to translate complex information. X Excellent IT skills in relation to Microsoft Office and other bespoke systems Able to work independently, under pressure, demonstrate prioritisation and work to tight deadlines ensuring competing demands are met Able to analyse information and propose appropriate action/solutionsX Person Specification Education, Training and Qualifications Essential Educated to Degree level or equivalent level of education, training or experience CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of working in Human Resources in a resourcing or immigration related role Experience of managing UKVI/Home Office requirements and sponsor licence obligations Experience of complex administrative systems and work Experience of working with Trac, NHS Jobs, ESR (Electronic Staff Record) and UKVI SMS systems or equivalent systems Experience of managing own workload and prioritising work to meet deadlines Experience of maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information X Experience of developing and delivering training to manager and employees Experience of interpreting national and organisational policies and processes in relation to immigration and sponsorship Skills Essential Detailed knowledge of legislation in relation to immigration and sponsorship Ability to communicate expert advice on immigration and visa sponsorship in relation to national and organisational policy and processes Ability to persuade and empathise with others Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to translate complex information. X Excellent IT skills in relation to Microsoft Office and other bespoke systems Able to work independently, under pressure, demonstrate prioritisation and work to tight deadlines ensuring competing demands are met Able to analyse information and propose appropriate action/solutionsX Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.