Compliance Auditor

ZipRecruiter; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ZipRecruiter is seeking a Compliance Auditor Level 3 to join the Governance function, focusing on auditing recruitment operations across Great Britain. This full-time, field-based role supports compliance with legal standards, ensuring ethical practices and operational compliance. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and attention to detail, alongside a background in recruitment legislation.

Benefits

25 days holiday + 1 additional day for each year of service

1 celebration day per year

Annual bonus scheme

Car allowance

Flexible working opportunities

Recognition schemes

Discounts through employee benefits platform

Health and wellbeing support

Cycle to Work and Car Leasing schemes

4x salary Life Assurance

Salary exchange pension scheme

Digital learning platform with tailored development pathways

Qualifications

• Experience in the recruitment sector, with good knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Strong communication skills — confident via phone, video, and in person.
• Sharp attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing information.
• Proactive, curious, and comfortable researching answers independently.
• Highly organised and able to prioritise effectively.
• Flexible and resilient when dealing with changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Audit Staffline sites in line with the company’s annual audit programme.
• Conduct in-person preparation time assessments for Minimum Wage compliance.
• Review and validate site-completed assessments, flagging any material issues.
• Support operational teams with compliance queries — from Right to Work and AWR to Job/Client Cards.
• Record and escalate compliance incidents, ensuring follow-up actions are taken.
• Assist in external audits: document preparation, Q&A sessions, and follow-up support.
• Communicate internal policy updates and changes in legislation.
• Support moderation, standardisation, and continuous improvement within the compliance function.

Skills

Experience in recruitment sector

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Job description

Job Description

Full-timePermanentField-based

£27,000 to £30,000 dependent on experience + car allowance + bonus

You’re passionate about doing things the right way. You thrive on attention to detail, understand the importance of compliance, and enjoy supporting others to meet high standards.

If this sounds like you, and you’re ready to take your next step in compliance and governance, Staffline would love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Compliance Auditor Level 3 to join our Governance function here at Staffline, supporting our Recruitment operations across Great Britain. You’ll be field-based, auditing sites within your assigned region to ensure compliance with GLAA standards, BEIS Conduct Regulations, and Staffline’s internal policies.

This role plays a vital part in upholding our Compliance Charter and ensuring operational teams maintain legal and ethical best practices.

What you’ll do as a Compliance Auditor

In this role, you’ll:

• Audit Staffline sites in line with the company’s annual audit programme

• Conduct in-person preparation time assessments for Minimum Wage compliance

• Review and validate site-completed assessments, flagging any material issues

• Support operational teams with compliance queries — from Right to Work and AWR to Job/Client Cards

• Record and escalate compliance incidents, ensuring follow-up actions are taken

• Assist in external audits: document preparation, Q&A sessions, and follow-up support

• Communicate internal policy updates and changes in legislation

• Support moderation, standardisation, and continuous improvement within the compliance function

What we’re looking for

We’re not expecting perfection — but these qualities will help you succeed:

Essential

• Experience in the recruitment sector, with good knowledge of relevant legislation

• Strong communication skills — confident via phone, video, and in person

• Sharp attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing information

• Proactive, curious, and comfortable researching answers independently

• Highly organised and able to prioritise effectively

• Flexible and resilient when dealing with changing priorities

Desirable

• Experience in an audit or administrative role

• Experience working with or influencing senior stakeholders

Why choose Staffline?

As the UK’s leading recruitment business, we pride ourselves on investing in people and helping them grow. Here’s what you’ll get:

• 25 days holiday + 1 additional day for each year of service (up to 30 days)

• 1 celebration day per year (on top of your annual leave)

• Annual bonus scheme

• Car allowance

• Flexible working opportunities

• Recognition schemes (Instant Awards, STARS, etc.)

• Discounts through our employee benefits platform

• Health and wellbeing support, including Medicash

• Cycle to Work and Car Leasing schemes

• 4x salary Life Assurance

• Salary exchange pension scheme

• Digital learning platform with tailored development pathways

Please note: You must have the Right to Work in the UK and hold a full UK driving licence to be considered for this role.