Job summary
At Avery Healthcare, we're dedicated to Creating Meaningful Lives Together, with Excellence in Every Detail. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we're looking for an experienced Employee Compliance Specialist to help ensure every colleague can work confidently, legally and compliantly throughout their employment journey. If you have a passion for employment compliance, Right to Work legislation, sponsorship management and delivering exceptional stakeholder support, this is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and values-driven organisation where your expertise will have a direct impact across the business.About the Role Reporting to the Immigration and Compliance Manager, the Employee Compliance Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring Avery Healthcare meets its statutory employment obligations while providing an outstanding colleague experience. You will be responsible for managing and monitoring ongoing employment compliance across the Avery Healthcare Group, with a particular focus on: Right to Work compliance Sponsorship and UKVI compliance DBS renewals Visa monitoring and renewals Employment audits and risk management Stakeholder advice, guidanc
Main duties of the job
At Avery Healthcare, our Employee Compliance Specialist ensures colleagues work confidently within legal and statutory frameworks. Responsibilities include managing Right to Work compliance, DBS renewals, sponsorship and UKVI compliance, and conducting audits. The specialist plays a crucial role in maintaining employment standards, offering guidance across departments. Collaborating with various teams, they ensure employment records are compliant and audit-ready. It's essential for candidates to have knowledge of UK immigration legislation and skills like data management and stakeholder communication. With Avery's supportive culture, the role promises growth and impactful contributions to the healthcare team.
About us
Avery Healthcare is a values-driven organisation aiming to create meaningful lives with excellence in every detail. The company is dedicated to delivering superior healthcare and ensuring a supportive environment for its employees. Avery focuses on maintaining compliance with employment regulations, ensuring employees can work confidently and legally. The company values caring, supportive, and respectful work culture, ensuring its teams are collaborative and development-focused. With a commitment to growth and excellence, Avery Healthcare offers a nurturing environment where employees expertise is valued, and every role makes a genuine difference to its healthcare services.
Details
- Date posted: 17 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £28,000 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 1527757849
- Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Northampton, NN4 9BS, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Package Description:
At Avery Healthcare, we're dedicated to Creating Meaningful Lives Together, with Excellence in Every Detail. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we're looking for an experienced Employee Compliance Specialist to help ensure every colleague can work confidently, legally and compliantly throughout their employment journey.
If you have a passion for employment compliance, Right to Work legislation, sponsorship management and delivering exceptional stakeholder support, this is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and values-driven organisation where your expertise will have a direct impact across the business.
About the Role
Reporting to the Immigration and Compliance Manager, the Employee Compliance Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring Avery Healthcare meets its statutory employment obligations while providing an outstanding colleague experience.
You will be responsible for managing and monitoring ongoing employment compliance across the Avery Healthcare Group, with a particular focus on:
- Right to Work compliance
- Sponsorship and UKVI compliance
- DBS renewals
- Visa monitoring and renewals
- Employment audits and risk management
- Stakeholder advice, guidance and training
Working closely with Home Administrators, Home Managers, Regional Directors and the wider People Team, you will act as a trusted compliance expert, helping to protect Avery's Sponsor Licence, minimise risk and ensure our employment records remain accurate, compliant and audit-ready.
About You
We're looking for someone who combines technical compliance expertise with strong relationship-building skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Essential Experience & Skills:
- Proven experience managing employment compliance, including Right to Work and DBS processes
- Up-to-date knowledge of UK immigration legislation and sponsorship requirements
- Excellent IT skills and data management capability
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Ability to travel to various Avery locations when required
Desirable Experience:
- Experience administering sponsored employees
- Experience using the UKVI Sponsor Management System (SMS)
- Knowledge of sponsorship extensions and visa administration processes
Why Join Avery?
At Avery, our values aren't just words they're the foundation of everything we do.
We are committed to being: Caring,Supportive,Honest,Respectful,Accountable
When you join Avery Healthcare, you'll be part of a welcoming and collaborative team where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and your work makes a genuine difference.
If you're passionate about compliance, thrive in a detail-focused environment and want to play a key role in supporting colleagues across a growing healthcare organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
Additional Information
- A DBS Disclosure is required (funded by Avery Healthcare)
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK is essential
- Occasional travel to care homes or other Avery sites may be required
- This advert may close early depending on application volume
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Proven experience in managing employment compliance, including Right to Work and DBS processes. Up-to-date knowledge of UK immigration legislation and sponsorship requirements. Excellent IT skills and data management capability. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities. Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills. Ability to travel to various Avery locations when required.
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