Compliance Officer

Introduction

Frontline Social Care Ltd, a part of the Aetheria Group, is seeking a dedicated Workforce Onboarding and Compliance Officer to join the expanding Islamabad office. This crucial role focuses on governance and compliance in recruitment practices for Ofsted-registered children's residential homes in the UK, emphasizing safeguarding vulnerable children. The ideal candidate is a graduate or post-graduate with excellent English skills, meticulous attention to detail, and an aptitude to quickly grasp complex regulatory frameworks.

About the Employer

Aetheria Group Ltd is a UK-based organization operating in regulated public-sector domains, including Frontline Social Care which partners with UK Local Authorities to establish and manage Ofsted-registered children’s homes specializing in trauma-informed care for high-needs youth. The group maintains certifications such as ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, Cyber Essentials, NHS DSPT compliance, ICO registration and is Disability Confident Committed.

Role Overview

• Permanent position based in Islamabad office, working Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:30 GMT (13:30–22:30 or 14:30–23:30 PKT).
• Full-time employment with competitive salary scaled to qualifications and experience.
• Reporting line includes Head of Workforce Onboarding and Compliance (UK) and Senior Workforce Officer (Pakistan).
• Immediate start preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct candidate sourcing, screening, and interviews for various roles including Support Workers and Registered Managers, using values-based interview techniques aligned with UK Safer Recruitment standards.
• Maintain detailed, contemporaneous interview records suitable for Ofsted inspection.
• Oversee full Schedule 2 pre-employment compliance including identity verification, enhanced DBS with barred list checks, right-to-work validation, reference verification, employment history reviews, qualification validation, contractual documentation, health declarations, and risk assessments.
• Arrange overseas criminal record checks for candidates with relevant foreign residencies.
• Manage positive DBS disclosures with formal risk assessments and defendable documentation.
• Verify required qualifications and equivalence assessments for regulated roles.
• Ensure recruitment files are GDPR and Data Protection Act compliant and inspection-ready.
• Administer issuance of contracts and induction programs covering safeguarding and compliance topics.
• Coordinate workforce scheduling ensuring adequate coverage and compliance with each home's requirements.
• Utilize CRM and proprietary SaaS platforms for recruitment, compliance, rostering, and reporting.
• Engage effectively with international teams and stakeholders, facilitating inspection readiness through impeccable documentation.

Candidate Profile

• Essential: Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in fields such as HRM, Business Administration, Law, Psychology, Social Sciences, Public Administration, or related areas.
• Exemplary command of English in both written and spoken communication, suitable for professional correspondence with UK authorities.
• Proactive, highly organized, with strong process adherence and improvement mindset.
• Comfortable with Microsoft 365 applications; advanced Excel skills are advantageous.
• Familiarity with AI-based language models (e.g., ChatGPT) used responsibly.
• Desirable backgrounds include banking compliance, ISO-based quality and compliance roles, HR/recruitment with security vetting, legal/paralegal compliance experience, audit or risk control expertise, or high-achieving graduates from notable institutions.

Benefits and Work Environment

• Permanent employment contract with a monthly PKR salary and rewards aligned with experience.
• Entitlements include annual leave, sick pay, paid public holidays, maternity and paternity leave.
• Employer pension contributions as per Pakistani regulations.
• Modern, well-resourced office environment with provided hardware.
• Fully sponsored professional training including UK safer recruitment and GDPR compliance.
• Career growth potential into senior workforce, compliance, or operational leadership roles.
• Collaborative international team with regular social and team-building activities.
• Exposure to regulated public-sector environments in the UK.

Application Process

• Candidates should submit a CV (maximum three pages) alongside a brief cover letter (up to 400 words) outlining their motivation, relevant experience, and initial plans if successful.
• Applicants must confirm willingness to work UK-aligned shift hours (approx. 13:30 to 22:30 PKT in BST and 14:30 to 23:30 PKT in GMT).
• Shortlisted applicants will go through a structured two-stage interview process with both UK and Pakistan management members.