Employment Compliance Manager
| Posting date: | 22 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 January 2026 |
| Location: | ec2r 7bp |
| Company: | Sizewell C Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 905829670 |
Summary
Job Description
Employment Compliance Manager – Shape the Future of Workforce GovernanceLocation: Based in London or Suffolk, 3 days minimum per week office based. Significant office presence required in London and Suffolk (and other Sizewell C locations as necessary)Contract: Permanent, full-time. Salary: £64,000 dependant on experience, plus benefits Benefits include: Annual Leave: 28 days per annum, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service, plus bank holidays. Bonus: Up to 5 % annual bonus. Pension Contributions: Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with up to 7.5% employee contribution 15% employer contribution. Flexible Benefits: Additional allowance for a variety of benefits including. Closing Date: Monday 5th January 2026 The RoleJoin Sizewell C at a pivotal moment in its journey as Employment Compliance Manager, you’ll be the go-to expert ensuring our workforce practices meet the highest standards of UK legislation, company policy, and project governance.You’ll be the trusted voice on employee compliance, making sure our ways of working are not only legally sound, but also clear, consistent, and supportive. From Employees to contingent workers, your work will directly shape how people experience employment at Sizewell C, help them feel protected, informed, and treated fairly.This role isn’t just about policies and processes. It’s about building trust, improving how we do things, and leaving behind a strong, future ready employment framework that will support thousands of people over the life of the project.What You’ll DoLead the compliance agenda and practice providing assurance across:Employment law and workforce regulations (IR35, Agency Workers Regulations, TUPE, Working Time Directive, GDPR, Health & Safety)Our Visa Sponsorship licenseOur HR and Corporate Governance frameworkOwn our Visa Sponsorship Licence, ensuring full UKVI compliance and supporting international talent.Set governance standards for contingent and embedded workers through audits and risk assessments.Partner with HR, Legal, Finance, and Procurement to embed best practice and mitigate risk.Champion continuous improvement in HR policies, processes, and systems.Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and regulatory bodies, influencing decisions that shape our workforce strategy.What We’re Looking ForEssential:Proven experience in IR35 compliance, workforce governance, and HR operations within complex, regulated environments.Deep knowledge of UK employment law and workforce regulations.Awareness of UK sponsorship and immigration legislation.Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.Comfortable working at pace and managing tight deadlines.Desirable:Hands-on experience with visa sponsorship compliance.Background in large-scale infrastructure or energy projects.Familiarity with HR systems (SAP, SuccessFactors, Fieldglass).Audit or compliance certifications.Why Sizewell C?At Sizewell C, what you do truly matters. You’ll have the opportunity to influence real change, work closely with senior leaders, and see the impact of your work every day. You’ll be part of a collaborative, purpose-driven environment where people care deeply about doing the right things for our workforce and for the future of UK Energy.If you’re passionate about compliance, governance, and building a workforce framework that stands the test of time, we’d love to hear from you!Key Competencies Behavioural Competences Humility Recognise the value brought from different cultures and experiences Be open to other’s points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise Positivity Positively challenge poor quality and performance Identify solutions at the lowest possible level Encourage tier 1s and others to bring new ideas forward Respect Value the rules and environment in which we operate Give and receive feedback with respect Embrace and engage with new people and ideas Solidarity One team, working closely together and helping each other Empowered teams always looking forward. Shared responsibility for delivery the project outcomes Clarity Communicate clearly and consistently Promote collaboration and team alignment Clearer and faster decision making Drive simplification at all levels
Additional Information
Join 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.
Employment Compliance Manager – Shape the Future of Workforce GovernanceLocation: Based in London or Suffolk, 3 days minimum per week office based. Significant office presence required in London and Suffolk (and other Sizewell C locations as necessary)Contract: Permanent, full-time. Salary: £64,000 dependant on experience, plus benefits Benefits include: Annual Leave: 28 days per annum, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service, plus bank holidays. Bonus: Up to 5 % annual bonus. Pension Contributions: Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with up to 7.5% employee contribution 15% employer contribution. Flexible Benefits: Additional allowance for a variety of benefits including. Closing Date: Monday 5th January 2026 The RoleJoin Sizewell C at a pivotal moment in its journey as Employment Compliance Manager, you’ll be the go-to expert ensuring our workforce practices meet the highest standards of UK legislation, company policy, and project governance.You’ll be the trusted voice on employee compliance, making sure our ways of working are not only legally sound, but also clear, consistent, and supportive. From Employees to contingent workers, your work will directly shape how people experience employment at Sizewell C, help them feel protected, informed, and treated fairly.This role isn’t just about policies and processes. It’s about building trust, improving how we do things, and leaving behind a strong, future ready employment framework that will support thousands of people over the life of the project.What You’ll DoLead the compliance agenda and practice providing assurance across:Employment law and workforce regulations (IR35, Agency Workers Regulations, TUPE, Working Time Directive, GDPR, Health & Safety)Our Visa Sponsorship licenseOur HR and Corporate Governance frameworkOwn our Visa Sponsorship Licence, ensuring full UKVI compliance and supporting international talent.Set governance standards for contingent and embedded workers through audits and risk assessments.Partner with HR, Legal, Finance, and Procurement to embed best practice and mitigate risk.Champion continuous improvement in HR policies, processes, and systems.Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and regulatory bodies, influencing decisions that shape our workforce strategy.What We’re Looking ForEssential:Proven experience in IR35 compliance, workforce governance, and HR operations within complex, regulated environments.Deep knowledge of UK employment law and workforce regulations.Awareness of UK sponsorship and immigration legislation.Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.Comfortable working at pace and managing tight deadlines.Desirable:Hands-on experience with visa sponsorship compliance.Background in large-scale infrastructure or energy projects.Familiarity with HR systems (SAP, SuccessFactors, Fieldglass).Audit or compliance certifications.Why Sizewell C?At Sizewell C, what you do truly matters. You’ll have the opportunity to influence real change, work closely with senior leaders, and see the impact of your work every day. You’ll be part of a collaborative, purpose-driven environment where people care deeply about doing the right things for our workforce and for the future of UK Energy.If you’re passionate about compliance, governance, and building a workforce framework that stands the test of time, we’d love to hear from you!Key Competencies Behavioural Competences Humility Recognise the value brought from different cultures and experiences Be open to other’s points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise Positivity Positively challenge poor quality and performance Identify solutions at the lowest possible level Encourage tier 1s and others to bring new ideas forward Respect Value the rules and environment in which we operate Give and receive feedback with respect Embrace and engage with new people and ideas Solidarity One team, working closely together and helping each other Empowered teams always looking forward. Shared responsibility for delivery the project outcomes Clarity Communicate clearly and consistently Promote collaboration and team alignment Clearer and faster decision making Drive simplification at all levels
Additional Information
Join 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.