Assistant Compliance and Asset Assurance Manager

Crawley Borough Council; Northgate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Crawley Borough Council is recruiting an Assistant Compliance and Asset Assurance Manager to protect and improve its diverse property portfolio. You will oversee compliance programmes, manage contractors and monitor maintenance and inspections to ensure statutory compliance across multiple building types.

The role focuses on developing robust compliance systems, supporting ISO standards, and maintaining accurate asset data to deliver safe, compliant and fit-for-purpose buildings.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities, property or asset management.
• Knowledge of statutory building compliance including fire safety, electrical safety, water hygiene, asbestos and gas safety.
• Organised, analytical and proactive with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance programmes across diverse property types.
• Manage specialist contractors and build relationships with stakeholders.
• Monitor planned maintenance and ensure inspections and certifications are completed on time.
• Develop robust compliance systems and support ISO standards.
• Maintain accurate asset and compliance data and provide assurance across the estate.
• Review performance, support audits and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Organised

Analytical

Communication skills

Contractor management

Stakeholder management

Education

Facilities/building services qualification (IOSH/NEBOSH)

Health and Safety qualification (IOSH/NEBOSH)

Tools

CAFM systems

Contract management software

Compliance reporting tools

Job description

• Division: Governance, People and Performance
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Posted on: 10 August 2026
• Interview date: 28 September 2026 - 02 October 2026

Are you passionate about keeping buildings safe, compliant and operating at their best? We're looking for an Assistant Compliance and Asset Assurance Manager to join our team and play a vital role in protecting and improving our diverse property portfolio.

In this varied and rewarding role, you'll help ensure our buildings remain fully compliant with statutory legislation, industry standards and best practice. Working across a wide range of property types, you'll oversee compliance programmes, manage specialist contractors, monitor planned maintenance, and ensure critical inspections and certifications are completed on time.

You'll also be instrumental in developing robust compliance systems, supporting ISO standards, maintaining accurate asset and compliance data, and providing assurance that our buildings are safe, legally compliant and fit for purpose. Whether you're reviewing performance, supporting audits, analysing compliance data or working with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement, no two days will be the same.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their facilities or compliance career, working within a supportive team where you'll have the opportunity to influence how compliance is managed across our estate.

About You

You'll have experience working within facilities, property or asset management and a good understanding of statutory building compliance, including areas such as fire safety, electrical safety, water hygiene, asbestos and gas safety.

We're looking for someone who is organised, analytical and proactive, with excellent communication skills and the confidence to manage contractors, build strong relationships with stakeholders and work across multiple priorities. You'll enjoy solving problems, using data to make informed decisions and continuously looking for ways to improve services.

You’ll ideally hold a relevant qualification in facilities, construction or building services together with a Health and Safety qualification such as the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) or National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH). Experience with Computer-Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) systems, contract management, compliance reporting or ISO standards would be an advantage, although we're equally interested in candidates with the right attitude, enthusiasm and willingness to develop.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact on the safety, compliance and performance of a significant property portfolio, we'd love to hear from you.

Additional information

Two-year fixed term contract.

A full and current UK driving licence is essential as travel across our sites forms part of the role.

Requirement to work across a 7-day week with some Saturdays, Sundays and evening working when required.

Duties undertaken during the Christmas closedown will be undertaken on a voluntary basis.

Participation in out-of-hours on-call arrangements where required.

Employee benefits

We offer a generous employee benefits package , with a range of discounts, benefits and wellbeing incentives to suit everyone.

At Crawley Borough Council, you will have access to a structured programme of learning from day one, designed to help you succeed in your role and grow your career.

Crawley is a great place to work, with a thriving business district and excellent transport connections including nearby Gatwick Airport. We are based in our modern Town Hall which opened in 2023 and is located a short walk from the town centre and railway station.

Our way of working

Our shared values and behaviours reflect the special nature of our council. We encourage all colleagues to put them into practice, whatever job they do. Take a look to see if we are the perfect match.

Safer recruitment

Crawley Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.