Compliance Officer

Compliance Officer – Newbury Sheldon Phillips is looking for a highly organised and driven Compliance Officer to join our growing team in Newbury. This is a key role within the business, ensuring our contractors are fully compliant, paid on time, and supported throughout their assignments - ultimately protecting our relationships with Local Authorities and maintaining the high standards we’re known for. Position: Compliance Officer Location: Newbury Salary: £19,000 – £25,000 + Incentives About Sheldon Phillips Sheldon Phillips is a specialist recruitment agency operating within the social work sector. We partner with Local Authorities, Independent Fostering Agencies, Charities, and private organisations across the UK, delivering high-quality, compliant professionals into critical services. Our reputation is built on reliability, compliance, and strong relationships - this role sits right at the heart of that. The Role As a Compliance Officer, you will play a central role in managing contractor compliance, supporting consultants, and ensuring smooth onboarding and payroll processes. You’ll be dealing with both systems and people - so attention to detail and strong communication are equally important. Key Responsibilities * Managing and processing candidate applications across multiple client portals * Supporting Recruitment Consultants to ensure a seamless onboarding journey * Chasing, verifying, and managing contractor timesheets to ensure accurate and timely payment * Building relationships with contractors through regular check-ins, ensuring satisfaction and retention * Gathering references and maintaining accurate compliance records * Preparing and processing documentation in line with framework and audit requirements * Ensuring all compliance standards and deadlines are consistently met What We’re Looking For * Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail * Confident communicator, both written and verbal * Proactive mindset with the ability to take ownership of tasks * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment * Comfortable working with systems, processes, and deadlines * Previous recruitment or compliance experience is beneficial, but not essential What You’ll Get * Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives * Clear training and development pathway within recruitment * A supportive, team-driven environment * Flexible working options post-probation * Monthly incentives and team rewards * Relaxed, positive office culture (including Dress Down Fridays) If you’re someone who takes pride in getting the detail right, enjoys working with people, and wants to build a career within recruitment - this is a strong opportunity to join a business that’s growing and making a real impact in the social work sector. Contact Jamie Trick on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed) for an initial conversation, or send your CV to us