Compliance Manager

Mitie; Dudley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service management company in the UK is seeking a Compliance Manager to ensure statutory and technical compliance across their estate. The role involves overseeing compliance in critical areas such as fire safety and water hygiene, while also providing mentorship for future talent. Ideal candidates will have experience in compliance management and strong communication abilities. This position offers professional development and a commitment to safety and integrity.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Support for mentorship

Qualifications

• Proven experience in compliance or estates management within regulated environments.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant regulations and standards.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to challenge constructively when needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to legal and regulatory standards.
• Act as a trusted advisor on sensitive issues.
• Ensure robust monitoring and reporting of compliance performance.

Skills

Compliance experience

Knowledge of CDM regulations

Health & Safety standards (IOSH Managing Safely)

Excellent communication skills

Financial awareness

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Job description

We're seeking a confident and principled Compliance Manager to take ownership of statutory and technical compliance across our estate. This is a key role for someone who isn't afraid to speak up, challenge the status quo, and ensure that safety and compliance are never compromised.

About the Role

As Compliance Manager, you'll be responsible for ensuring continued compliance across Hard FM services, including electrical and mechanical systems, fire safety, water hygiene, and other statutory requirements. You'll play a vital role in maintaining a safe, legally compliant, and high-performing estate. This role may also offer the opportunity to mentor an apprentice, helping to develop future talent in compliance and estates management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on all aspects of compliance across technical services, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory standards.
• Act as a trusted advisor, confidently raising and addressing sensitive or high-risk issues with senior stakeholders.
• Ensure robust systems are in place for monitoring, reporting, and auditing compliance performance.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external contractors to deliver services professionally and cost-effectively.
• Support and lead site audits including health & safety, environmental, quality, and finance.
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in compliance or estates management within regulated environments.
• Strong working knowledge of CDM regulations, Health & Safety standards (IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent), and Quality Management Systems.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to challenge constructively when needed.
• Financial awareness, including experience with WIP, billing, and budget control.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and digital reporting tools.
• A passion for mentoring and developing others.

Why Join Us?

• Be a key voice in maintaining a safe and compliant estate.
• Work in a role where integrity and professionalism are valued and supported.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional development and mentoring.