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 01635 724970 or 07711349457 for an initial conversation, or send your CV to jtrick@sheldon-phillips.com