Compliance Manager – Healthcare Recruitment
Location: Romford (Office-based)
Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm
Salary: Starting from £18,000 to £30,000 (dependent on experience)
ABOUT HG GROUP
HG Group provides healthcare staffing solutions across the UK. We specialise in delivering high-calibre recruits tailored to our clients’ specific needs. Founded by experienced healthcare professionals, HG Group is driven by a quality-first approach and a deep understanding of NHS and private healthcare demands.
OUR VALUES
Passionate | Genuine | Respectful | Fun
We combine professionalism with personality. At HG Group, we believe integrity, empathy, and genuine passion are the cornerstones of delivering excellence in healthcare staffing.
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Compliance Manager to lead our growing compliance function. The ideal candidate will oversee UK-based Compliance Officers and an offshore compliance support team. You will ensure the delivery of a high-quality, efficient, and fully compliant candidate onboarding process aligned with NHS framework and private sector standards.
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring expertise in healthcare compliance, team management, and audit readiness within a fast-paced recruitment environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership & Oversight
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Manage and mentor a team of Compliance Officers (UK) and offshore compliance staff.
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Oversee workload distribution, performance monitoring, and training needs across the compliance department.
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Develop SOPs and ensure all teams follow consistent, high-standard compliance practices.
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Act as the escalation point for complex compliance queries and decisions.
Regulatory & Audit Compliance
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Maintain up-to-date knowledge of NHS frameworks, CQC, and Home Office right-to-work guidance.
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Lead internal audit preparation and ensure continuous audit readiness.
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Ensure robust systems are in place for tracking DBS checks, NMC/HCPC registrations, mandatory training, and right-to-work documentation.
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Conduct regular audits on candidate files, documentation, and internal processes, reporting results to senior leadership.
Process Improvement & Stakeholder Management
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Collaborate with recruitment, resourcing, and senior leadership teams to ensure compliance is aligned with operational priorities.
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Identify gaps or bottlenecks in the candidate compliance lifecycle and implement efficiency improvements.
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Serve as the subject matter expert on compliance policies and contribute to strategic planning.
REQUIREMENTS
Essential
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Minimum 3 years of compliance experience in a healthcare staffing or NHS framework setting.
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Proven experience managing and developing compliance teams (UK and/or offshore).
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In-depth understanding of healthcare recruitment regulations (NHS, CQC, Home Office).
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High proficiency in MS Office, CRM systems, and candidate tracking platforms.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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Meticulous attention to detail and excellent organisational ability.
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Able to work under pressure and deliver to deadlines.
Desirable
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Previous experience managing offshore teams or remote compliance staff.
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Knowledge of GDPR and information governance in recruitment.
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Experience preparing for or leading external audits.
THE PERSON
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A proactive leader with a collaborative approach.
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Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
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Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
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Resilient, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
BENEFITS
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Competitive salary
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Excellent transport links (Romford Station)
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Supportive and friendly team culture
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