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Job summary

Main area
Resourcing
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
318-26-T0202
Employer
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Victoria Warehouse
Town
Gloucester
Salary
£27,485 - £30,162 pa pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/04/2026 23:59

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Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Resourcing Compliance Officer, Band 4

Band 4

At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the county’s largest employer, we are proud to provide high-quality acute, elective, and specialist services to more than 650,000 people across our county. Our care is delivered across Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General and Stroud Maternity Hospital.

With over 9,000 employees representing more than 95 nationalities, bringing together a mix of cultures and experiences to the care that we deliver. Whether you’re beginning your NHS journey or looking to take the next step in your career, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing heavily in innovation, research, and transformation, with more than 100 active clinical studies and major developments underway across our hospitals.

We take pride in working as one team, driven by a shared ambition to grow, develop, and continually improve. Every contribution is valued and by combining our collective strengths, we support not only our diverse communities but one another. You can expect a warm, supportive culture and colleagues who are passionate about teamwork, professional development and delivering exceptional care. We offer structured development programmes, mentoring and leadership opportunities to help you progress in your career.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, the NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, local discounts, access to on-site nurseries, reduced public transport costs, reward and recognition schemes and a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.

Be part of Gloucestershire Hospitals, explore your future with us today.

Job overview

The Resourcing Compliance Officer is responsible for delivering a comprehensive immigration and recruitment compliance service within a Trust employing a significant number of Skilled Worker visa holders.

The post holder ensures full compliance with Right to Work legislation, UKVI Sponsor License operational duties, NHS Employment Check Standards, and safeguarding requirements. 

Acting as the first point of contact for visa and immigration queries, the role maintains accurate workforce compliance records, administers Certificates of Sponsorship, monitors visa expiry activity, and supports Corporate and Executive Vacancy Control Panel (VCP) processes.

You’ll also take supervision of Band 2 advertising assistants, helping to guide workload, ensure quality, and support their development. 

The post holder works independently within established policies and procedures, escalating complex or high-risk matters to the Resourcing Manager.

PLEASE NOTE: Face to Face Interviews for this role will take place on 21st April 2026 

Main duties of the job

This role is responsible for delivering comprehensive administrative and compliance support across, Right to Work compliance , pre-employment checks, and recruitment governance within the organisation. It ensures that all processes align with UKVI regulations, NHS Employment Check Standards, and internal policies, while maintaining high standards of accuracy, confidentiality, and efficiency.

Working for our organisation

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
 
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the post, including the key responsibilities, duties, and expectations associated with the role. Candidates are encouraged to review the job description carefully to gain a clear understanding of the requirements and ensure they are able to demonstrate how their knowledge, skills, and experience align with the criteria outlined.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Good standard of general education including GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of UK Right to Work legislation or immigration compliance
  • Knowledge of NHS Employment Check Standards

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria
  • Working knowledge of UK Right to Work legislation and repeat checking requirements
  • Understanding of NHS Employment Check Standards and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) requirements
  • Knowledge of data protection legislation (GDPR) and secure handling of confidential information
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to interpret and apply policy, legislation, and guidance correctly

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience working within Human Resources, recruitment, workforce administration, or compliance-focused role.
  • Experience responding to staff and manager queries in a professional and timely manner
  • Experience handling confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
Desirable criteria
  • Experience processing and verifying statutory documentation with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Experience maintaining electronic records and compliance databases.
  • Experience monitoring deadlines and producing reports to support regulatory compliance
  • Experience supporting Skilled Worker visa sponsorship within a large organisation.
  • Experience working in an NHS or similarly regulated public sector environment.
  • Experience using ESR or similar HR systems.
  • Experience preparing for or supporting internal or external audit processes.

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria
  • High level of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive immigration and personal data.
  • Strong sense of accountability and ownership of compliance responsibilities.
  • Methodical and detail-oriented approach to work.
  • Ability to work independently within established procedures.
  • Confident in escalating risks or potential non-compliance appropriately.
  • Calm and professional when dealing with time-sensitive or complex cases.
  • Customer-focused approach with the ability to explain complex regulations clearly and sensitively.
  • Managing competing demands efficiently
  • Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and safeguarding principles.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Amitoj Gill
Job title
Resourcing Operations Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03004225085
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