Compliance & Facilities Lead

Government Recruitment Service; Southampton; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a Compliance & Facilities Lead in Southampton to manage facilities services effectively. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance, oversee TFM contracts, and maintain necessary documentation for efficiency and safety. A strong background in facilities management is essential. The role offers a competitive benefits package including generous annual leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 28.97%

25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience managing Total Facilities Management (TFM) contracts.
• Proven ability to oversee compliance and facilities operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure statutory compliance for all locations and document it.
• Monitor performance of the FM service provider.
• Manage remedial works in accordance with budget.
• Maintain documentation for all buildings.

Job description

Overview

Can you lead the delivery of high-quality facilities services that meet the needs of all building users?

Do you have experience managing Total Facilities Management (TFM) contracts to ensure effective service provision?

Have you successfully overseen compliance and facilities operations within a complex property or estate environment?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) implements the government’s maritime safety policy in the United Kingdom and works to prevent the loss of life and occurrence of pollution on the coast and at sea.

Safer lives. Safer Ships. Cleaner Seas.

Our vision is to be a world-leading organisation, accelerating the transition to sustainable shipping with non-negotiable safety standards. We put our people, our customers and our planet at the heart of everything we do.

Benefits

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Read more in the Benefits section below!

Role overview

Find out what it’s like working at MCA. Are you ready to take the lead in delivering high-quality facilities services across a diverse estate? We are looking for a Compliance & Facilities Lead to oversee the effective delivery of services for all building users through the proactive management of our Total Facilities Management (TFM) contract. This is a key role ensuring that our facilities operate smoothly, safely, and in full compliance with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure statutory compliance is met for all locations and is documented.
• Monitor the performance of the FM service provider in undertaking reactive and remedial works as and where required fulfilling local service needs.
• Ensure that any remedials works arising from planned inspections are undertaken in a timely manner and in accordance with budget.
• Manage the documentation and records for all freehold and leasehold buildings and that all necessary records and documentation are in place and up to date.

For further information on the role, please read the role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.