Compliance Officer - Military veterans preferred

Pay Rate: £28,700
Grade: O
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Monday to Friday
Location: Gatwick Airport, RH1

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 13th October 2025. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.

PLEASE NOTE: The role is based within an Airport. You will be required to under-go Security Vetting Processes ( including a criminal record check ) if you are to be successful for this position.

No two days on our Aviation contract are the same! You will play an integral role in the ground handling operation, working to tight timeframes but delivering fantastic results.

**Amazing Benefits including 24 hour GP service, Retail discounts and reduce cinema tickets plus many more**

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

• Conducting enhanced background checks for new employees (criminal record checks)
• Requesting and vetting of all references for new employees
• Responsible for ensuring the security pass process is completed
• Ensuring timely delivery to support the need of fully vetted colleagues
• Ensure a high level of effective communication is maintained with colleagues, management, strategic partners and other DHL stakeholders
• Accountability for all compliance regarding Civil Aviation Authority and DfT

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

• Previous referencing and aviation experience would be advantageous
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Be calm, friendly and professional
• Ability to quickly and accurately react to any given situation
• Work well within a team
• Ability to hold and manage sensitive information respecting confidentiality and data protection at all times
• IT Literate and familiarity with Excel
• Exposure to Aviation

SECURITY PROCESS TO WORK WITHIN AVIATION AND TRAVEL AT DHL

• Be able to provide 5 years address history
• Be able to provide 5 years reference history (employment/education/benefit claim/character)
• To obtain a full airside ID

WHY CHOOSE US?

As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award winning range of benefits including:

• Free confidential 24/7 GP Service
• Hundreds of discounts (including Retail, Childcare + Gym)
• Affordable loans & Enhanced Pension Scheme
• 24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more:

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