Agency Compliance Manager

The Supply Register; Stafford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Stafford is seeking an Agency Compliance Manager to ensure compliance with safeguarding standards through regular audits and training. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years' experience in compliance within a recruitment context and a solid understanding of legislation such as KCSiE. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a compliance role within recruitment or a related safeguarding environment.
• Demonstrable understanding of KCSiE and safer recruitment practices.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple audits and deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular audits to monitor compliance standards.
• Design and manage an annual audit schedule.
• Deliver training and support to partner agencies.

Skills

Compliance monitoring

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Following the considerable growth of our agency supply chain, The Supply Register is seeking to appoint an Agency Compliance Manager to join our expanding team.

Located in Keele, Staffordshire and reporting to the Quality & Compliance Manager, this new role will be responsible for conducting regular and thorough audits to monitor compliance standards across our partner agencies. As a key member of the wider compliance team, you will play a vital role in ensuring all partner agencies continuously adhere to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) legislation and uphold the highest safeguarding standards.

Role & Responsibilities

• Ensure that partner agencies have and maintain robust compliance policies and procedures which meet The Supply Register and our client bases expectations.
• Design, implement and manage an annual audit schedule covering all partner agencies across all regions.
• Conduct in-depth audits of agency candidates working via The Supply Register, maintaining accurate and detailed records of findings, concerns and recommendations.
• Report any compliance concerns or breaches promptly to the Quality & Compliance Manager and senior leadership team while sharing findings with client stakeholders.
• Monitor audit outcomes and ensure that agreed corrective actions are completed and evidenced.
• Analyse compliance data and identify trends or recurring issues to inform training and process improvements.
• Deliver training, guidance and support to partner agencies where needed.
• Work collaboratively with the internal compliance and resourcing teams to develop and strengthen company-wide compliance processes.
• Keep up to date with relevant legislation and sector standards, including KCSiE, APSCo Compliance+, and DfE guidance.
• Support preparation for external audits and quality assurance reviews.

The ideal candidate will have

• Minimum 2 years experience in a compliance role within recruitment or a related safeguarding environment.
• Demonstrable understanding of KCSiE and safer recruitment practices.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple audits and deadlines simultaneously.
• Confident working independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping and reporting.
• Motivated, proactive and committed to maintaining the highest standards of compliance and safeguarding.