Criminal Disclosure Specialist

Are you an experienced criminal disclosure professional who takes pride in getting the details right and ensuring compliance at every stage of the process?

At Giant Group we are looking for a knowledgeable and detail driven Criminal Disclosure Specialist to play a vital role in safeguarding compliance and supporting our clients with confidence and integrity.

Job Title: Criminal Disclosure Specialist

Location: Home-based - UK

Salary: £18,270 to £19,676 per annum (Pro-rata)

Hours: 26 hours per week, Mon to Fri between 9am -5pm

Tenure: Permanent

About us

We believe in a world where businesses can engage and manage global talent without any barriers. Established in 1992, Giant Group is a workforce management platform and solutions provider. Our purpose is to support businesses with compliant and efficient solutions ranging from applicant tracking, supply chain management and screening, through to time management, billing and payroll, and a range of employment options, all on a global basis.

To understand more about Giant Group and our services please browse our website at: www.giantgroup.com

About the role

As the Criminal Disclosure Special ist, you will have an impact on managing our criminal disclosure process end to end, ensuring a smooth process for candidates whilst ensuring compliance with the relevant legislative requirements. Therefore, you will be working day to day to ensure that our disclosure applications are submitted correctly; responding to any queries from the issuing authorities; and, participating in period audits to ensure regulatory compliance. The desired outcome of this will be ensure that Giant Screening remain complaint with the issuing authorities requirements and that disclosure applications are processed within a timely fashion.

Key responsibilities of the role include

• Act as a lead countersignatory and subject matter expert for UK criminal record compliance, providing authoritative guidance across DBS, AccessNI, and Disclosure Scotland processes.
• Liaise directly with DBS, AccessNI, and Disclosure Scotland to respond to queries, manage escalations, and resolve complex or non-standard cases.
• Engage directly with clients where required to provide eligibility guidance, clarify disclosure requirements, and resolve complex DBS-related issues.
• Monitor criminal record applications end to end, ensuring progress is tracked and service level agreements (SLAs) are consistently met.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislative, regulatory, and procedural changes impacting the UK criminal disclosure framework, ensuring these are reflected in operational processes and client guidance.
• Support the continuous improvement of the criminal disclosure offering, ensuring compliance, audit readiness, and best practice are maintained at all times.

About you

Ideally, you would have at least two years of experience working with criminal disclosure applications and a sound understanding of the legislation underpinning the process.

You can only excel in this role:

• With excellent written and verbal communication skills, creative problem-solving skills and an ability to view issues from the client’s perspective.
• You have previously worked with criminal disclosure processing.
• Understand the processing requirements of the Disclosure and Barring Service, Access NI and Disclosure Scotland.
• Understand the regulatory requirements for determining whether a position is eligible for certain levels of disclosure.
• You can work independently in monitoring and reporting on applications in line with the SLA.

Employee Benefits

• 31 Days Holiday: Enjoy generous time off, inclusive of bank holidays.
• Pension Scheme: Secure your financial future with our pension plan.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay: We're here to support your growing family.
• Supporting Childcare: Support for parents returning to work.
• Life Assurance: We've got you covered.
• Employee Referral Bonus: Refer talent and earn rewards.
• Birthday Leave: Celebrate your special day with an extra day off.
• Leave for Volunteering: Day off for charity work.
• Employee Assistance Program: Get the support you need when you need it.
• Buy Additional Holidays: More time for you, when you need it.
• BHSF Health Cash Plan: Your health is our priority.
• Giant Advantage: Exclusive discounts for our amazing team.
• Soft Loans: Emergency loans for unexpected expenses
• Subsidised Gym Membership: Stay fit and healthy with Nuffield Health.
• Role-Relevant Training: Invest in your career growth.
• Social Events: Connect with your colleagues.
• Long Service Awards: Celebrate your loyalty and dedication.
• WeCare Services: Access free 24/7 online GP, mental health support, and virtual well-being resources.

All roles at Giant Group are subject to pre-employment checks. We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and welcome applications from all candidates, including those with a disability, who meet the essential criteria for the role. Please note that we may close this advert early, so we encourage early applications.