Compliance and Sponsorship Officer

Prosperity Care & Wellbeing Ltd; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction & training

Career progression

Employee benefits

EAP 24/7

Counselling & GP access

Enhanced DBS

Job summary

Prosperity Care and Wellbeing Ltd in Gloucester is seeking a Compliance and Sponsorship Officer to ensure all employee screening, sponsorship, and immigration activities meet legal and regulatory obligations. Hybrid working available, 37.5 hours per week, with a salary in the £38,000–£41,000 band.

The role involves leading Home Office sponsorship licence management, CoS administration, and Right to Work checks, while partnering with managers to deliver compliant onboarding and recruitment

Qualifications

• Experience in sponsorship, workforce compliance, recruitment, HR, or related fields.
• Knowledge of Sponsor Licence requirements, CoS processes, and Home Office compliance.
• Experience using the Sponsor Management System (SMS).
• Understanding of Right to Work, DBS, and employee compliance requirements.
• Authorising Officer experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of Home Office sponsorship licence management, visa compliance, and CoS administration.
• Act as subject matter expert for Right to Work, DBS, immigration, and pre-employment screening requirements.
• Chair and manage sponsorship decisions, ensuring compliance with Home Office guidance and immigration legislation.
• Monitor and audit employee, recruitment, and sponsorship records to maintain full regulatory compliance and audit readiness.
• Partner with hiring managers to deliver compliant recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Develop and improve recruitment, sponsorship, and compliance policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Provide expert advice, training, and reporting on compliance risks and Home Office requirements across the organisation.

Skills

Sponsorship compliance

Right to Work (UK)

DBS checks

SMS experience

Home Office rules

Auditing & training

Job description

Compliance and Sponsorship Officer
Location: Gloucester Quays – with Hybrid working
Hours: Full time 37.5 hour per week (Part time considered)
Salary: £38,000 - £41,000

Make a Real Difference with an Award-Winning Care Provider

At Prosperity Care & Wellbeing, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional, person‑centred health and social care. We support adults with complex needs to live empowered, meaningful lives - and we invest just as deeply in the wellbeing, development, and success of our staff.

Our commitment to excellence has been recognised nationally:

• Large Business of the Year – C2S Business Awards 2026
• Best National Home Care Employer (UK) – Great British Care Awards 2025
• Excellence in Social Care Training – GCPA Awards 2024
• Culture & Diversity Award – Circle2Success Business Awards 2023
• Best Place to Work – Gloucestershire Live Business Awards 2022

About the Role & Key Responsibilities

Ready to make a real impact? Play a key role in keeping our people processes compliant, efficient, and audit ready. As our Sponsorship & Compliance Officer, you'll oversee all aspects of employee screening, immigration and sponsorship compliance, partnering with managers and recruiters to deliver a seamless onboarding experience while ensuring we meet our legal and regulatory obligations.

• Lead all aspects of Home Office sponsorship licence management, visa compliance, and Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) administration.
• Act as our subject matter expert for Right to Work, DBS, immigration, and pre-employment screening requirements.
• Chair and manage sponsorship decisions, ensuring compliance with Home Office guidance and immigration legislation.
• Monitor and audit employee, recruitment, and sponsorship records to maintain full regulatory compliance and audit readiness.
• Partner with hiring managers and recruiters to deliver compliant recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Develop and improve recruitment, sponsorship, and compliance policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Provide expert advice, training, and reporting on compliance risks, legislative changes, and Home Office requirements across the organisation.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in sponsorship, workforce compliance, recruitment, HR, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of Sponsor Licence requirements, CoS processes, and Home Office compliance.
• Experience using the Sponsor Management System (SMS).
• Understanding of Right to Work, DBS, and employee compliance requirements.
• Excellent organisational skills, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Confidence to advise, support, and positively challenge managers on compliance matters.
• Experience as an Authorising Officer (desirable not essential) or Level 1 User, including supporting Home Office audits and inspections.

What We Offer

Alongside the satisfaction of making a real difference, you’ll receive:

• Comprehensive induction and specialist training
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Employee benefits, lifestyle savings & well-being support
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Online counselling and GP access
• Enhanced DBS provided

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Diversity strengthens our team, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults with care and support needs and expect all staff to uphold the highest standards of professionalism.

Hours

Full time 37.5 hour per week (Part time considered)

Questions? Call our team on0330 320 9144, Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm.