Recruitment and Compliance Administrator

Recruitment and Compliance Administrator Cameron Kennedy - Public Sector Recruitment About Cameron Kennedy Cameron Kennedy is a London-based recruitment and staffing firm placing temporary and permanent candidates with local authorities and NHS organisations across finance, IT, housing, social care, building control, and administrative functions. Our public sector work is held to a high standard of compliance, and we take that responsibility seriously. The Role We are looking for an organised, detail-driven Recruitment and Compliance Administrator to support our public sector team. You will keep candidate compliance records accurate and audit-ready, support consultants with onboarding, and help make sure every placement meets client and regulatory requirements before a candidate starts work. This role suits someone who is meticulous about process, comfortable handling sensitive personal information, and keen to build a career in recruitment operations or compliance. Key Responsibilities Compliance and vetting

• Process right to work and identity checks, including digital ID verification through Credas, and keep records that stand up to audit
• Coordinate enhanced DBS checks and overseas police certificates, particularly for roles involving children and vulnerable adults, such as school cleaning placements
• Track expiry dates for certificates, references, and mandatory training, and chase outstanding items before they affect a start date
• Ensure video identity checks are recorded and filed in line with our compliance procedures
• Support the maintenance and updating of our public sector compliance handbook Candidate onboarding
• Manage the onboarding pipeline from offer acceptance through to first day, including contracts, references, induction, and client paperwork
• Liaise with candidates, consultants, and client HR teams to resolve gaps quickly and professionally
• Keep candidates informed at every stage with clear, timely communication Systems and reporting
• Maintain accurate candidate and client records in our CRM (Loxo), and help improve compliance workflows within it
• Produce compliance and onboarding reports for internal review and client audits
• Contribute to process improvements, including automation of compliance and timesheet tasks Team support
• Work closely with consultants, the compliance lead and senior management
• Provide admin support across the public sector desk as required About You Essential
• Strong administrative skills and high attention to detail
• Experience of handling confidential personal data in line with GDPR
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confident using Microsoft Office, and comfortable learning new systems such as a CRM
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise under pressure
• Right to work in the UK Desirable
• Experience in recruitment, HR, onboarding, or compliance administration
• Knowledge of right to work, DBS and safeguarding requirements
• Experience working with local authorities, NHS organisations, or other public sector clients
• Familiarity with digital ID verification tools or applicant tracking systems How to Apply