Compliance Manager

Service Care Solutions; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Compliance Manager to lead a newly formed team within Building Services. This pivotal role involves ensuring compliance across a vast portfolio of residential and corporate assets, managing significant budgets, and overseeing critical areas such as gas servicing and fire safety. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in a property-related field and relevant professional qualifications, alongside strong knowledge of compliance legislation. Join this dynamic team to make a meaningful impact on community safety and service delivery while enjoying a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in a property-related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of legislation like Gas Safety and H&S Act.

Responsibilities

• Oversee statutory compliance for housing and corporate assets.
• Manage strategic contracts for gas, lifts, and fire safety.

Skills

Compliance Management

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Contract Procurement

Health & Safety Regulations Knowledge

Education

Degree in Property-related Field

Chartered Member of RICS, CIBSE, CMIOSH

IOSH or NEBOSH Qualification

Tools

NEC4 Term Service Contract Suite

IT Skills

Job description

Job Advert - Compliance Manager (Building Services)

Client: Council in Hampshire

Job Title: Compliance Manager - Building Services

Location: Hampshire

Contract: Temporary

Pay Rate: £40 per hour Umbrella LTD (£31.64 PAYE per hour)

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role: Our client based in Hampshire are currently looking for an experienced Compliance Manager to lead their newly formed Building Services Compliance team within the Housing, Neighbourhoods and Building Services Directorate. This role is critical in ensuring the Council meets its statutory duties across a portfolio of nearly 17,000 HRA residential dwellings and 900 corporate assets.

As Compliance Manager, you will be responsible for compliance across areas including gas servicing, asbestos, water safety, M&E, fire safety, lifts, and building health and safety. You'll also lead on the procurement and management of strategic servicing and repair contracts, ensuring best value and high service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Oversee statutory compliance for housing and corporate assets
2. Lead and manage compliance teams and budgets (c. £10m per annum)
3. Manage strategic contracts for gas, lifts, M&E, asbestos, water, and fire safety
4. Develop and implement compliance-related policies and procedures
5. Act as Responsible Person/Deputy for water safety compliance
6. Monitor compliance certification and ensure robust documentation and reporting
7. Stay up to date with legislation and ensure continuous service improvement
8. Lead procurement and ensure effective contract management
9. Provide training and guidance across the directorate and wider council
10. Work as part of an out-of-hours escalation rota for Building Services

What We're Looking For:

1. Degree-qualified in a property-related field and Chartered Member of RICS, CIBSE, CMIOSH, or equivalent (or significant relevant experience in lieu of qualifications)
2. IOSH or NEBOSH Health & Safety qualification (preferred)
3. Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations (Gas Safety, Asbestos, H&S Act, Building Regs, Lift Regulations)
4. Experience managing large-scale compliance frameworks and significant budgets
5. Track record in managing teams, contract procurement and stakeholder engagement
6. Experience with NEC4 Term Service Contract suite (desirable)
7. Excellent communication and IT skills
8. Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle

How to Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity or would like to learn more, please get in touch on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).