Employment Compliance Manager

Sizewell C Ltd; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy project in the UK seeks an Employment Compliance Manager to oversee compliance with UK legislation and company policy. The role involves significant engagement with HR and legal teams, managing visa sponsorship, and ensuring application of workforce regulations. A competitive salary around £64,000 and benefits like a 5% annual bonus and comprehensive pension plan are offered. The position supports hybrid working within reasonable travel distance to offices in Suffolk or London.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

5% annual performance bonus

Market-leading pension

Qualifications

• Significant experience in IR35 employment compliance and HR operations.
• In-depth knowledge of UK employment law.
• Strong understanding of the UK sponsorship process.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance across employment legislation and workforce regulations.
• Manage SZC’s Visa Sponsorship Licence for UKVI compliance.
• Oversee governance for contingent and embedded workers.

Skills

Employment compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Tools

SAP

SuccessFactors

Fieldglass

Job description

Job Description

Location: Suffolk or London. Significant office presence required in London & Suffolk (and other Sizewell C locations as necessary). Employment type: Permanent, full‑time. Closing Date: Friday 5th December 2025. Salary: c£64,000 depending on experience.

Benefits include:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
• 5% annual performance bonus
• Market‑leading pension (up to 7.5% employee contribution, 15% company contribution)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive learning environment with opportunities for professional development

We operate on an office‑based contract model, but support hybrid working where possible. This means you’ll need to be based within reasonable travel distance of the office and able to attend in person when business needs require – typically 3 days per week, though this may vary by team or project.

About Sizewell C

The Sizewell C team is one of the most exciting and largest new megaprojects in the UK, while being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy. We have begun constructing a 3.2‑gigawatt nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast in the East of England, replicating where possible the design used for Hinkley Point C. When built, Sizewell C will be one of the largest power stations to operate in the UK, generating low‑carbon electricity for at least 60 years and supplying over 6 million homes, supporting around 7 % of the UK’s current electricity needs.

Role

As Employment Compliance Manager, you’ll ensure that all employment and contingent workforce processes at Sizewell C operate in full compliance with UK legislation, company policy, and project standards. You’ll be the subject‑matter expert on employment law, workforce governance and immigration compliance, supporting our transition to an independent, fully compliant organisation. This role covers employees, embedded contractors, and non‑embedded contingent workers – promoting consistent, fair, and lawful practice across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead compliance across employment legislation and workforce regulations (IR35, Agency Workers Regulations, TUPE, Working Time Directive, GDPR, Health & Safety, Visa Sponsorship).
• Manage SZC’s Visa Sponsorship Licence and ensure full UKVI compliance.
• Oversee governance for contingent and embedded workers, including audits and risk assessments.
• Partner with HR, Legal, Finance, and Procurement to ensure consistent application of governance standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in HR policies, processes, and systems.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and regulatory bodies.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Significant experience in IR35 employment compliance, workforce governance and HR operations in a complex, regulated organisation.
• In‑depth knowledge of UK employment law.
• Understanding/awareness of UK sponsorship process and immigration legislation.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Ability to operate in a fast‑paced environment managing tight deadlines.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of UK immigration legislation.
• Proven experience managing visa sponsorship compliance.
• Experience in large infrastructure or energy projects.
• Familiarity with HR systems (SAP, SuccessFactors, Fieldglass).
• Audit or compliance certifications.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a nationally critical project shaping the UK’s energy future.
• Work in a collaborative, forward‑thinking environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.

It is a requirement that those who join us have the right to work in the UK. Whilst sponsorship may be a possibility that we can explore, we are fully committed to local recruitment where possible, and to those already holding the right to work in the UK. To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for security vetting, which will ordinarily require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least three of the past five years.

By submitting an application to this role, you acknowledge that you have read and understood Sizewell C’s employee privacy policy and EDF's employee privacy policy. Just to let you know, EDF will be processing and sharing information about your application on behalf of Sizewell C.