Employee Compliance Specialist

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 a