DBS and compliance officer

Barnsley £14.82 per hour PAYE Hybrid 3 Days On Site | Temporary Contract Lynx Employment Services are recruiting on behalf of a local authority for an experienced People Services Officer to support the delivery of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) administration, compliance checks, and customer support within a busy People Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-focused administrator with experience in compliance, recruitment administration, safeguarding checks, or HR support. Key Responsibilities DBS Processing & Administration * Process Basic, Standard and Enhanced DBS applications accurately and efficiently. * Ensure compliance with legislation, council procedures and safeguarding requirements. * Maintain accurate records, update applicant accounts and manage administrative processes. * Complete data quality checks and maintain high standards of record keeping. * Support the handling of post and paper-based DBS applications. Customer Support * Provide advice and guidance to applicants, hiring managers and external organisations. * Respond to DBS and recruitment-related enquiries in a professional and timely manner. * Escalate complex cases where appropriate. Systems & Data Management * Use Microsoft Excel to manipulate, validate and maintain data. * Update and maintain records across internal systems, including SAP. * Produce reports and ensure data accuracy across multiple platforms. Team Support * Work collaboratively within a small People Services team. * Attend weekly planning meetings and support workload management. * Provide additional administrative support to cover periods of increased demand and staff absence. Essential Requirements * Previous administration experience in a compliance, recruitment, HR, safeguarding or customer service environment. * Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information. * Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel. * Experience working with databases and business systems. * Strong communication and customer service skills. * Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Desirable Requirements * Previous DBS processing experience. * Experience within HR administration or recruitment compliance. * Knowledge of safeguarding procedures. * Experience using SAP or similar HR systems. What's on Offer * £14.82 per hour PAYE. * Hybrid working with 3 days per week on site. * Opportunity to gain local authority experience. * Supportive and collaborative working environment