Employment Compliance Manager

Employment Compliance Manager - Suffolk, IP16 4UR, United KingdomJob DescriptionJoin Sizewell C: Powering Britain's FutureLocation: Suffolk or London.Significant Office presence required in London & Suffolk (and other Sizewell C locations as necessary) Employment type: Permanent, full-time.Closing Date: Friday 5th December 2025Salary: c£64,000 depending on experience.Benefits Include:28 days holiday + bank holidays5% annual performance bonusMarket-leading pension (up to 7.5% employee contribution, 15% company contribution)Comprehensive benefits packageSupportive learning environment with opportunities for professional development We operate on an office-based contract model, but support hybrid working where possible. This means you'll need to be based within reasonable travel distance of the office and able to attend in person when business needs require - typically 3 days per week, though this may vary by team or project.About Sizewell CThe Sizewell C team is one of the most exciting and largest new megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK's climate change agenda and energy policy. We have begun constructing a 3.2-gigawatt nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast in the East of England replicating, wherever possible, the design used for Hinkley Point C, another nuclear power station being built in Somerset.When built, Sizewell C will be one of the largest power stations to operate in the UK. The power station will generate low carbon electricity for at least 60 years, supplying over 6 million homes and supporting around 7% of the UK's current electricity needs.Our vision is to Lead The Way On Nuclear. We want Sizewell C to define what good leadership for the nuclear industry and British infrastructure looks like and deliver on it. We understand the feats of organisation, logistics, collaboration and imagination that building nuclear requires. We are building for the next generation for their home-grown energy, energy price stability and ultra-low carbon power in abundance. We also want to set the benchmark for maximising long-lasting social value as we build and demonstrate how smart collaboration can work for the benefit of communities – locally, regionally and nationally.We are the first nuclear power station in the UK to be funded under the Regulated Asset Base funding model (RAB). Our largest shareholder is the UK Government, alongside equity partners La Caisse, Centrica, EDF and Amber Infrastructure. The RoleAs Employment Compliance Manager, you'll ensure that all employment and contingent workforce processes at Sizewell C operate in full compliance with UK legislation, company policy, and project standards.You'll be the subject-matter expert on employment law, workforce governance, and immigration compliance, supporting our transition to an independent, fully compliant organisation. This role covers employees, embedded contractors, and non-embedded contingent workers - promoting consistent, fair, and lawful practice across the organisation.Key ResponsibilitiesLead compliance across employment legislation and workforce regulations (IR35, Agency Workers Regulations, TUPE, Working Time Directive, GDPR, Health & Safety, Visa Sponsorship).Manage SZC's Visa Sponsorship Licence and ensure full UKVI complianceOversee governance for contingent and embedded workers, including audits and risk assessmentsPartner with HR, Legal, Finance, and Procurement to ensure consistent application of governance standardsDrive continuous improvement in HR policies, processes, and systemsAct as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and regulatory bodies What We're Looking ForEssential:Significant experience in IR35 employment compliance, workforce governance and HR operations in a complex, regulated organisation.In-depth knowledge of UK employment lawUnderstanding/ awareness of UK sponsorship process and immigration legislationStrong analytical skills and attention to detailExcellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skillsAbility to operate in a fast paced environment managing tight deadlinesDesirable:Knowledge of UK immigration legislationProven experience managing visa sponsorship complianceExperience in large infrastructure or energy projectsFamiliarity with HR systems (SAP, SuccessFactors, Fieldglass)Audit or compliance certificationsWhy Join Us?Be part of a nationally critical project shaping the UK's energy futureWork in a collaborative, forward-thinking environmentCompetitive salary and benefits packageOpportunities for career development and progressionIf the above sounds like you then we'd love to hear from youA full job description is available on application. Sizewell C operates within a complex and fast-moving stakeholder environment, engaging with a wide range of partners including government bodies, regulators, local communities, supply chain partners, and international collaborators. This makes Sizewell C a uniquely stimulating place to work — where navigating evolving priorities, balancing interests, and building trusted relationships is just as critical as technical excellence. For those who thrive in dynamic, multi-dimensional settings, it offers unmatched professional challenge and growth.When joining Sizewell C, you may wonder why you are contacted by colleagues with an EDF email or see the EDF logo on portals that you access and/or documentation you receive; this is because we have partnered with EDF for the provision of a number of support services whilst we complete a successful transition out of the EDF group.At Sizewell C we encourage and embrace diversity and how it can improve our experience and performance at work. It is a requirement that those who join us have the right to work in the UK. Whilst sponsorship may be a possibility that we can explore, we are fully committed to local recruitment where possible, and those already holding the right to work in the UK. To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least three of the past five yearsAdditional InformationJoin the team at Sizewell C. Our vision is to Lead The Way On Nuclear.The Sizewell C team is one of the most exciting and largest new megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK's climate change agenda and energy policy. We have begun constructing a 3.2-gigawatt nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast in the East of England replicating, wherever possible, the design used for Hinkley Point C, another nuclear power station being built in Somerset.When built, Sizewell C will be one of the largest power stations to operate in the UK. The power station will generate low carbon electricity for at least 60 years, supplying over 6 million homes and supporting around 7% of the UK's current electricity needs.Our vision is to Lead The Way On Nuclear. We want Sizewell C to define what good leadership for the nuclear industry and British infrastructure looks like and deliver on it. We understand the feats of organisation, logistics, collaboration and imagination that building nuclear requires. We are building for the next generation for their home-grown energy, energy price stability and ultra-low carbon power in abundance. We also want to set the benchmark for maximising long-lasting social value as we build and demonstrate how smart collaboration can work for the benefit of communities – locally, regionally and nationally.We are the first nuclear power station in the UK to be funded under the Regulated Asset Base funding model (RAB). Our largest shareholder is the UK Government, alongside equity partners La Caisse, Centrica, EDF and Amber Infrastructure. Sizewell C operates within a complex and fast-moving stakeholder environment, engaging with a wide range of partners including government bodies, regulators, local communities, supply chain partners, and international collaborators. This makes Sizewell C a uniquely stimulating place to work — where navigating evolving priorities, balancing interests, and building trusted relationships is just as critical as technical excellence. For those who thrive in dynamic, multi-dimensional settings, it offers unmatched professional challenge and growth.When joining Sizewell C, you may wonder why you are contacted by colleagues with an EDF email or see the EDF logo on portals that you access and/or documentation you receive; this is because we have partnered with EDF for the provision of a number of support services whilst we complete a successful transition out of the EDF group.At Sizewell C we encourage and embrace diversity and how it can improve our experience and performance at work. It is a requirement that those who join us have the right to work in the UK. Whilst sponsorship may be a possibility that we can explore, we are fully committed to local recruitment where possible, and those already holding the right to work in the UK. To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least three of the past five years.By submitting an application to this role, you acknowledge that you have read and understood Sizewell C's employee privacy policy and EDF's employee privacy policy. Just to let you know, EDF will be processing and sharing information about your application on behalf of Sizewell C.