Senior Contracts & Compliance Officer

Job Title: Senior Contracts & Compliance Officer Reports to: Operations Director Tasks and Responsibilities Carrying out pre-employment screening checks for candidates, ensuring they are compliant, in line with Client and/or our requirements as applicable - both prior to placement and throughout assignments Liaising with active and placed candidates, being the first point of contact for all queries, and providing contract advice for contractors on payroll, contracts and compliance process Liaising with clients regarding contractors onboarding progress, start dates and extensions Updating clients and consultants on candidate progress with compliance Dealing with contractor and client queries regarding contract terms and portal queries Raising contracts for candidates and clients for new deals and extensions Enter and monitor details on our CRM system ensuring the system remains accurate and up to date for all contract placements including new deals and extensions Monitor and track upcoming expiry dates on relevant compliance documentation including Right to Work and company insurance, ensuring these remain valid for the duration of the assignment Responding to third party reference requests, actioning references for previous contractors Manage SDS process including renewals to ensure IR35 compliance across current runner book Issue termination letters to any contractors that finish an assignment early Update screening guidelines, ensuring all client specific screening requirements are kept up to date Running training sessions with contract consultants on our process and legislation Action and respond to all client contractor compliance audits Flow down relevant contractual clauses from client terms into candidate agreements Provide cover for Office and Events Manager with general support and assisting with overflow incoming switchboard calls Experience/Interpersonal Skills Required IT literate with good typing skills and confident using Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint. OneDrive, Sharepoint and Salesforce would be advantageous but not required Excellent organisational skills Ability to prioritise workload effectively Problem-solving skills and the ability to come up with creative solutions to issues Previous experience working within recruitment sector Excellent time management and planning skills, Outstanding attention to detail and the ability to remain calm under pressure Able to communicate effectively both internally and externally in both written and verbal forms, with strong relationship management skills The ability to work proactively, driving for results and constantly striving to perform the highest levels of service to the business Team player with ability to take direction from others and collaborate effectively, working with enthusiasm and dedication to the company We are passionate about our values so it is essential that the successful hire can demonstrate a commitment to these: PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY: We value people who take responsibility for their work INGRAINED DRIVE: We value people who motivate themselves and each other PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE: We value people who build their specialism CULTURAL CONNECTIVITY: We value people who build the team AGILE & ADAPTIVE: We value people who face into change and adapt Apply To This Job