Employment Compliance Manager

EDF UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking an Employment Compliance Manager to ensure compliance with UK employment law and governance regulations at Sizewell C. The role requires significant experience in IR35 compliance, strong analytical skills, and excellent stakeholder engagement abilities. You will oversee governance for contingent workers and partner with HR and legal teams to ensure consistent practices. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

5% annual performance bonus

Market-leading pension

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience in compliance, governance, and HR operations.
• In-depth knowledge of UK employment law.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance with employment legislation and workforce regulations.
• Oversee governance for contingent and embedded workers.
• Partner with departments to ensure consistent governance standards.

Skills

IR35 employment compliance

UK employment law

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Tools

SAP

SuccessFactors

Fieldglass

Job description

Company Description

Sizewell C: Powering Britain's Future! 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

• 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

Sizewell C is one of the most exciting and largest new megaprojects in the UK, and a key contributor to the UK's climate change agenda and energy policy. We are constructing a 3.2‑gigawatt nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast, replicating the design used for Hinkley Point C. When built, it will generate low‑carbon electricity for at least 60 years, supplying over 6 million homes and supporting around 7% of the UK's current electricity needs.

The Role

As Employment Compliance Manager, you will ensure all employment and contingent workforce processes at Sizewell C operate in full compliance with UK legislation, company policy, and project standards. You will 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 – ensuring 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.

If the above sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you! A full job description is available on application.

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. 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.