Recruitment & Compliance Officer

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Bexley Health Neighbourhood Care CIC Recruitment & Compliance Officer The closing date is 30 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Join Bexley Health Neighbourhood Care (BHNC) as our Recruitment & Compliance Officer and play a key role in supporting a skilled, compliant and effective workforce across our organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and proactive individual to take operational responsibility for recruitment, onboarding and workforce compliance. You will help ensure that recruitment runs smoothly, employment checks are completed accurately and workforce records remain up to date, while providing a positive experience for candidates and managers. Working closely with the Head of Workforce, Workforce Business Partner, HR Advisor and managers, you will also contribute to workforce reporting, audit preparation, digital systems development and service improvement. If you enjoy coordinating processes, solving problems and improving how services operate, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to our workforce and the communities we serve. Please note that Bexley Health Neighbourhood Care (BHNC) is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment. BHNC is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity for all applicants. Reasonable adjustments will be considered throughout the recruitment process and during employment in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. Main duties of the job You will coordinate recruitment from vacancy approval through to appointment and onboarding, working with managers and candidates to ensure a timely, professional and positive recruitment experience. You will oversee pre-employment and ongoing workforce compliance checks, including DBS, Right to Work, professional registration, qualifications, references and Occupational Health clearance. You will monitor outstanding checks and expiry dates, maintain accurate records and escalate significant risks when required. You will maintain workforce systems, trackers and databases, undertake data quality checks and produce recruitment and compliance reports to support workforce planning and management decisions. You will also support CQC inspections, workforce audits and assurance activities by ensuring accurate records and evidence are available. The role includes responding to routine recruitment and compliance enquiries, supporting managers with processes and guidance, contributing to workforce projects and helping improve procedures through digital workflows, automation and system development. You will work collaboratively within the Workforce Team, providing appropriate cross-cover and supporting continuity of service during periods of increased demand or staff absence. About us Bexley Health Neighbourhood Care (BHNC) is a GP Federation committed to strengthening general practice and improving the health and wellbeing of local communities. Our approach is built on partnership working, shared expertise and continuous improvement. We aim to support our member practices and PCNs in responding to the changing needs of the NHS, helping to improve services and deliver the best possible outcomes for patients. By joining BHNC, you will become part of a collaborative and supportive Workforce Team that values profes