Civil Penalties Compliance Officer

Posting date:	26 February 2026
Salary:	£30,900 to £32,445 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	11 March 2026
Location:	Salford
Company:	Government Recruitment Service
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	449991/1

Summary

Immigration Enforcement is responsible for enforcing the government’s immigration laws, tackling illegal migration, removing foreign national offenders and immigration offenders from the UK. It also aims to disrupt the organised criminal groups that exploit the vulnerable for their personal gain. Learn more on our careers pages.

Interventions, Sanctions and Compliance (ISC) is part of Immigration Enforcement and is responsible for encouraging compliance within the immigration rules as part of the overall enforcement effort to tackle illegal migration and those who help to facilitate it.

The Civil Penalty Compliance Team (CPCT) forms part of the ISC. CPCT issues civil penalties to employers found to be employing individuals without permission to work or landlords renting accommodation to individuals without the right to rent in the UK.

You will work as part of a collaborative team, contributing to a wide range of interesting and varied activities that support our mission to tackle illegal migration and reduce associated harms. Your day‑to‑day responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following areas:

Casework Team
You will use strong analytical and decision‑making skills to interpret evidence and apply it accurately within the civil penalty decision-making framework. Working at pace, you will produce high‑quality written outputs that clearly explain the rationale behind your decisions. Attention to detail and the ability to manage complex information are essential.

Debt Recovery Team
You will play a key role in processing and pursuing outstanding penalty debt. This will include engaging with key stakeholders such as specialist debt‑recovery agencies to ensure effective debt resolution.

Appeals Team
You will ensure that all cases progressing to appeal are robust, evidence-based, and compliant with relevant legislation. You will use strong written and verbal communication skills to defend civil penalty decisions in court hearings with confidence and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analysing and making decisions.
• Producing high quality outcomes, explaining why decisions have been made.
• Processing and tackling outstanding Civil Penalty debt.
• Defending Civil Penalty processes at court hearings.

Working Pattern

This role is also suitable for part-time working hours, with a minimum requirement to work 16 hours per week.

Location - Please be aware that car parking may not always be available.

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