Safeguarding & Compliance Specialist (Part-Time)

Buckinghamshire Council; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee discounts

Costco membership

Gym memberships

Travel discounts

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking a part-time Safeguarding and Compliance Coordinator to support safeguarding, DBS checks, right to work, and visa sponsorship for schools, services, and external customers. The role involves advising employees and managers, processing DBS applications, and maintaining compliance across HR systems.

You will work in the HR & OD service, with a focus on safer employment and government compliance.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex information clearly.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Excellent customer service skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Good analytical and investigative skills with attention to detail.
• Understanding of DBS processes, immigration, or employment compliance legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear technical advice to employees, managers, schools and services on safeguarding, DBS checks, right to work and sponsorship requirements.
• Support the accurate completion and processing of online DBS applications, resolve system queries and help maintain appropriate user access.
• Manage Skilled Worker sponsorship activity and monitor time-limited visas to support compliance with Home Office requirements.
• Maintain accurate employee and right-to-work information on relevant HR systems and complete regular monitoring checks.
• Respond to customer enquiries through calls, shared mailboxes, portals and ServiceNow, taking ownership of cases through to resolution or appropriate referral.
• Develop and deliver practical training and guidance on safeguarding, sponsorship, Single Central Records and DBS processes.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong organisational skills

Customer service excellence

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

DBS knowledge

Tools

ServiceNow

HR systems

Microsoft 365

Job description

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking a part-time Safeguarding and Compliance Coordinator to support safeguarding, DBS checks, right to work, and visa sponsorship for schools, services, and external customers. The role involves advising employees and managers, processing DBS applications, and maintaining compliance across HR systems.

You will work in the HR & OD service, with a focus on safer employment and government compliance.