Compliance Manager

University Partnerships Programme; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension

Life assurance

Cycle to work

Training

Volunteer/personal development days

Job summary

University Partnerships Programme at Nottingham Trent University is looking for an experienced Compliance Manager to oversee statutory, regulatory and contractual compliance across a large student accommodation portfolio.

You will lead on developing value-added strategies, manage onsite compliance activities, support audits and drive continuous improvement while maintaining safe, compliant operations and a strong safety culture for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience managing statutory and regulatory compliance in facilities/accommodation contexts.
• Knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks relevant to facilities and maintenance.
• Experience implementing quality management and reporting via Management Information reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop value-added strategies to improve efficiency, optimise cost, and enhance service outcomes.
• Analyse operational and financial data to identify trends, risks and opportunities, translating insights into clear priorities.
• Act as a visible champion for a positive safety culture across site teams and contractors.
• Provide direction and guidance on compliance standards to site teams and stakeholders.
• Lead on governance, data translation to priorities, and alignment with group strategy as core leadership behavior.
• Manage onsite helpdesk alongside compliance activities to ensure timely delivery of statutory requirements.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Data analysis

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

A successful university campus is about so much more than buildings. It’s about the environment, the atmosphere and the people – creating that sense of home that will help students feel safe, secure, and help them thrive.

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Compliance Manager to join our team at Nottingham Trent University. This key role is responsible for ensuring statutory, regulatory and contractual compliance across a large and complex student accommodation portfolio. You will play a vital part in maintaining safe, efficient and compliant operations while supporting continuous improvement and service excellence.

A full-time position working Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5pm, with a salary up to £40,000 per annum dependant on relevant experience and qualifications.

This is a role where your insights and leadership will influence decisions and elevate the compliance culture.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop value-added strategies that improve efficiency, optimise cost, and enhance service outcomes
• Demonstrate strong commercial acumen by analysing operational and financial data to identify trends, risks and opportunities, translating insight into clear business priorities
• Act as a visible champion for a positive safety culture across site teams and contractors. Lead by example to ensure safe working practices are embedded within the team
• Provide clear direction, leadership and guidance to site teams, direct reports and stakeholders on compliance standards and expectations
• Focus on strategy, translation of data into priorities, and act as an ambassador for group strategy are all core leadership behaviours rather than technical compliance activities.
• Manage onsite helpdesk alongside operational responsibility that assures statutory compliance activities are delivered on time and to required standards, minimising disruption to students and site operations
• Maintain accurate records and evidence to support audits and reporting
• Actively seeks opportunities to innovate, improve efficiency and enhance the student experience, embedding a culture of learning, accountability and continuous improvement across teams

We are looking for you to have worked in a similar role and have already have experience in:

• effectively managing statutory and regulatory compliance in a facilities, property or accommodation context, along with comprehensive knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks and statutory requirements relevant to facilities and maintenance.
• ensuring compliance, implementing best practices, and advising senior management on risk mitigation and operational standards.
• implementing a quality management framework and worked closely with CAFM systems, maintaining data to pull Management Information reports.

Alongside this you will have great communication, analytical and organisation skills, be methodical with a detailed approach, and have the passion and drive to do a great job.

You will also be prepared to work (with notice) additional hours when the needed, especially during the main student arrival and departure weekends.

In return, we are offering a busy and interesting environment to work in with a competitive salary and a great benefits package which includes 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, life assurance, enhanced family leave policy, training, two paid volunteering or personal development days and cycle to work scheme. Check out our website for more information about UPP, our culture and benefits.

UPP welcome all applications and recognise the value of having a diverse and inclusive culture, which reflects the communities we work with and has a positive impact on our people, our student residents, and our university partners.

We understand all disabilities, impairments and conditions are unique, so please advise us of any adjustments which would support you through our recruitment process and help you to thrive at work.

Our core values of Innovation, Sustainability, Community, Partnership and Respect, are fundamental to our culture and summarise what is important to our business and our people.