We’re looking for an experienced internal Recruitment and Compliance Manager with a strong background in health and social care recruitment and UKVI sponsorship compliance. This role is best suited to someone based in the Northwest, with proven experience leading recruitment teams, reducing agency reliance, and delivering effective in-house talent strategies. If you come from an agency-only background or are not experienced in sponsorship compliance, this role is unlikely to be a fit.
In this role, you will lead our internal recruitment and UKVI sponsorship compliance function, playing a key part in reducing agency reliance and building sustainable in-house talent pipelines across our health and social care services. You will ensure we attract, recruit and retain the right people to deliver high-quality support across our organisation.
What we’ll give you
We’ll make sure you’re rewarded for your hard work. Our benefits package includes (but isn’t limited to):
* Salary: £50,000 per annum
* Hours: 40 hours per week
* Remote working: Northwest based with travel to Head Office in Birkenhead as required
* Contributory pension scheme
* Paid learning and development opportunities
* Access to employee benefits, including savings on shopping, leisure and household expenses
What you’ll be doing
* Lead and deliver a national internal recruitment strategy, reducing reliance on agencies through direct sourcing
* Partner with senior leaders to understand workforce needs and plan hiring activity
* Manage agency usage, performance and spend via our neutral vendor partner
* Oversee UKVI sponsorship, including CoS allocation and visa tracking
* Ensure full compliance with Right to Work legislation and Home Office guidance
* Design and deliver internal audits, compliance training and reporting
* Own and improve ATS systems, ensuring accurate data and a positive candidate experience
Who you are
* At least 5 years’ internal recruitment experience within health and social care or other regulated environments
* Experience managing UKVI sponsorship and Right to Work compliance
* At least 2 years’ experience managing and developing a recruitment team
* Based in the Northwest, with ability to travel to Birkenhead as required
* Strong organisational, stakeholder management and communication skills
* Ability to manage competing priorities effectively
* Strong IT skills (Microsoft applications and ATS systems)
* Full UK driving licence
Who we are
We are a national provider of health, social and education services with over 35 years’ experience. Our people are the driving force behind the care and support delivered to hundreds of adults and children across the UK. Our teams are purposeful, positive and progressive – working to empower the people we support to have a voice, achieve their goals and change their lives. We’re always looking for committed, proactive and passionate people to join us and create even more opportunities. Join us, and you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing you’ve changed someone’s life – with real meaning and purpose in your work.
Safeguarding
Potens is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support throughout our services. All applicants will be subject to robust pre-employment checks prior to appointment, including (but not limited to) enhanced AccessNI checks and a minimum of two satisfactory references. Checks will be service- and role-specific and can be discussed pre-application if required. To view our policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see full details Potens-Recruitment-Ex-Offenders-Policy.doc (live.com)
Diversity
We champion diversity and understand the importance of our teams representing the communities and people we support. At Potens, you’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself, irrespective of your race, nationality, age, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live independently, healthier and happier lives, and doing our part to create a workplace where all feel welcome and supported.
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