Compliance Specialist

About Us

We are Nicoll Curtin Group, an award-winning Technology & Change recruitment company with a long-standing track record of connecting professionals with opportunities across the Technology, IT, Financial Services, Commercial, and Public Sectors.

Following our acquisition by Sanderson Group, we are part of a wider recruitment group, creating new opportunities for collaboration and growth. As our business continues to expand, we are looking for a Compliance Specialist to support our UK operations .

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Collect, review, and maintain pre-employment screening documentation for candidates and contractors working in the UK market.
• Verify candidates’ eligibility to work in the UK in line with applicable legislation and company procedures.
• Conduct and coordinate background screening, including identity verification, credit checks, PEP and sanctions screening, and reference checks, as required.
• Manage contractor onboarding, placement extensions, and ongoing compliance requirements.
• Prepare and issue Key Information Documents (KIDs), employment contracts, and other relevant contractual documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of right-to-work checks, insurance policies, and other compliance documentation for active contractors.
• Support relocation and immigration-related administration, liaising with relevant authorities and external providers where necessary.
• Carry out initial quality checks of compliance documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to internal procedures.
• Assist with the preparation of documentation and records for internal and external audits.
• Liaise with internal teams, contractors, clients, and external screening providers to resolve documentation gaps and compliance queries.
• Support the Finance team with contractor payroll administration, timesheet queries, and invoice processing where required.

Candidate Profile:

• Fluent in English , with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous experience in an administrative, customer support, or compliance-related role ; experience supporting the UK market is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with UK right-to-work checks, pre-employment screening, or contractor compliance is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
• Well-organised, methodical, and comfortable managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proactive approach to identifying missing documentation, following up with relevant stakeholders, and resolving issues.
• Comfortable working with internal systems, databases, and Microsoft Office.

What we offer:

• Well-organized career path, according to personal ambition and working performance
• Dedicated learning and development programs and training opportunities
• Quarterly business reviews and a strategic approach to your further development
• 25 days of holiday leave, private health insurance, and other company benefits
• A rewarding bonus structure for every deal you bring to the business
• Lunch clubs and business trips for our top performers, as well as competitive yearly awards

We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.