Compliance Manager

Manchester Arndale; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Compliance Manager in Germany to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory standards. The role involves developing compliance policies, conducting audits, and leading training programs. Candidates must have proven compliance management experience and a strong understanding of relevant regulations in the leisure sector. This position promotes a culture of compliance and continuous improvement across all teams.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in compliance management, ideally within leisure or theme park sectors.
• Knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements relevant to theme parks.
• Excellent report-writing skills.

Aufgaben

• Develop and monitor compliance policies for operations.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections.
• Lead on statutory compliance including health & safety.

Kenntnisse

Compliance management experience

Knowledge of health & safety regulations

Strong communication skills

Organisational abilities

Ability to work collaboratively

Ausbildung

Qualification in compliance or health & safety

Jobbeschreibung

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role:

The Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring that all operations, maintenance, and activities across the Merlin Entertainments contract adhere to relevant legal, regulatory, and company standards. This role is critical in maintaining a safe, ethical, and compliant environment for guests, staff, and contractors, with a strong focus on health & safety, statutory compliance, and risk management.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and monitor compliance policies, procedures, and standards for all technical services, maintenance, and operational activities, ensuring alignment with Merlin Entertainments’ requirements and all applicable legislation.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections of rides, attractions, facilities, and maintenance activities to ensure compliance with internal standards, manufacturer recommendations, and statutory obligations.
• Lead on statutory and regulatory compliance, including health & safety, fire safety, environmental, and accessibility requirements.
• Maintain comprehensive records of compliance activities, inspections, certifications, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with external inspectors, auditors, and regulatory bodies to facilitate inspections, document findings, and oversee the resolution of compliance issues
• Develop and deliver training and awareness programs for staff and contractors on compliance topics, including health & safety, risk management, and company policies.
• Monitor changes in legislation and industry standards, advising management on the impact of new or updated regulations.
• Investigate incidents, non-compliance, and near-misses, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Support the development and review of risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Promote a culture of compliance and continuous improvement across all teams and departments.
• Prepare and present compliance reports to senior management and the client, highlighting key risks, trends, and recommendations.
• Ensure all sites consistently upload required compliance documentation and paperwork to the designated compliance portal in a timely manner.
• Regularly review and audit uploaded documents to verify completeness, accuracy, and quality of data, addressing any discrepancies or gaps with site teams.
• Provide guidance and support to site managers and staff on correct documentation processes and portal usage.
• Report on compliance documentation status and data quality to senior management, highlighting areas for improvement and best practice

Key Skills and experience required for the role:

• Proven experience in compliance management is essential, ideally within the leisure, attractions, or theme park sector.
• Strong knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements relevant to theme parks (e.g., health & safety, fire safety, environmental, accessibility).
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, and investigations.
• Excellent communication, training, and report-writing skills.
• Strong organisational and analytical abilities.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Relevant qualification in compliance, health & safety, risk management, or a related field preferred.

Desirable criteria:

• Experience with technical services, maintenance, or engineering compliance in a high-risk environment.
• Knowledge of ISO standards and best practices in compliance management.
• Project management experience.
  

How to Apply:

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.