Sponsorship & Compliance Specialist — Make an Impact

Prosperity Care & Wellbeing; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Prosperity Care & Wellbeing is seeking a Sponsorship & Compliance Officer to ensure our people processes meet Home Office requirements and audit standards. You will lead sponsorship licence management, visa compliance, CoS administration, and Right to Work checks, partnering with managers and recruiters to deliver compliant onboarding.

You will advise on DBS and other employee compliance matters, monitor records for regulatory readiness, and help us continuously improve policies and procedures

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Prosperity Care & Wellbeing is seeking a Sponsorship & Compliance Officer to ensure our people processes meet Home Office requirements and audit standards. You will lead sponsorship licence management, visa compliance, CoS administration, and Right to Work checks, partnering with managers and recruiters to deliver compliant onboarding.

You will advise on DBS and other employee compliance matters, monitor records for regulatory readiness, and help us continuously improve policies and procedures