Head of Workforce Recruitment and Compliance

Join a forward thinking and innovative Healthcare Company as our Head of Workforce Recruitment & Compliance!

We’re looking for a Head of Workforce Recruitment & Compliance to take charge of our recruitment, onboarding, and compliance strategy. This is your chance to shape the future of workforce delivery in a fast-paced, tech-enabled organisation that's redefining the healthcare sector.

Role Title : Head of Workforce Recruitment & Compliance

Reporting to: Director of Workforce

Location: Hybrid – 2 days per week in our Bristol office (Beacon Tower, BS1 4U)

Salary: From £50,000 (DOE) + Annual Bonus

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role:

As Head of Workforce Recruitment & Compliance, you’ll lead the strategic direction and day-to-day management of our national recruitment and compliance function. You’ll ensure the right healthcare professionals are recruited in the right places - while upholding the highest standards of quality, regulatory compliance, and candidate experience.

You’ll also oversee our offshore partnerships, ensuring standards are consistently met and exceeded.

What You’ll Do:

Whilst a full job description can be supplied, here are a few of the key responsibilities for the role:

• Strategic Leadership: Design and deliver end-to-end recruitment and compliance strategies across multiple disciplines—including nurses, carers, and allied health professionals.
• Team Management: Inspire and guide senior compliance leads, recruitment managers, and onboarding teams to deliver results.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong partnerships with external providers, educational institutions, and healthcare bodies to strengthen Newcross' talent pipeline.
• Technology & Innovation: Leverage AI and digital platforms to streamline operations, reduce manual tasks, and improve recruitment outcomes.
• Candidate Experience: Drive best-in-class evaluation, onboarding, and retention practices to support quality hires and long-term success.
• Data & Compliance: Use metrics and audit results to fine-tune strategies, ensure legal and regulatory compliance, and meet contractual obligations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with HR, operations, marketing, and tech teams to support business growth and service excellence.
• Brand Advocacy: Ensure every hire becomes a champion of the Newcross brand and our mission to transform healthcare delivery.

What You Bring:

• Strong experience of operational leadership, with strong experience in recruitment or compliance at scale
• A proven track record in high-volume healthcare staffing across multiple specialties
• Executive presence and the ability to build credibility with senior stakeholders quickly
• Strategic thinker and problem-solver with experience driving complex recruitment programs
• Strong grasp of employment legislation and best-in-class compliance practices
• Proficiency in ATS, CRM, and compliance tech platforms
• A change leader with a passion for innovation, customer service, and continuous improvement

Benefits:

• Be part of something bigger – Join a company transforming healthcare with purpose and scale
• Annual bonus scheme – Rewarding your impactmy
• HealthPlan – Access mental health and healthcare support
• 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 with service
• Pension scheme
• Perks at Work – 30,000+ retail and lifestyle discounts
• Ongoing training and career progression – We invest in your future

If you're ready to make a difference and thrive in a role where people are at the heart of success, this is your call to join us! We encourage you to apply today!

Equality, diversity and inclusion:

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us and we will talk to you about how we can assist.