Compliance Manager

NPL Careers; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific workplace in the UK is seeking a Compliance Manager to ensure statutory compliance across its estate. This key role involves maintaining safe environments and advising on compliance risks. Candidates should have a strong understanding of UK building services legislation and relevant certifications, along with experience using compliance management systems. The position supports a diverse and inclusive culture with a focus on employee well-being.

Benefits

Flexible working

Positive work-life balance

Broad range of rewards and benefits

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK building services legislation such as Legionella, Fire Safety, and Asbestos.
• Ability to manage compliance risks effectively.
• Experience in maintaining and updating Estates procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure statutory and industry standards for building and FM services.
• Lead on statutory compliance assurance for the built environment.
• Maintain and update estates procedures in line with legislation.

Skills

Strong knowledge of UK building services legislation

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

Membership of IWFM, IOSH or similar professional body

Experience using CAFM/CMMS systems

Job description

About the Role

Our Estates team ensures NPL provides a safe, secure, and sustainable workplace – maximizing the value of our buildings to support our people, programmes, and long-term goals. We’re looking for a Compliance Manager to lead statutory compliance across our estate, with a focus on the Teddington and Wraysbury sites. Reporting to the Hard Services Leader, you’ll play a key role in maintaining safe, efficient environments that enable world-leading scientific work.

What you’ll be doing

• Ensure NPL’s building and FM services meet statutory and industry standards
• Lead on the assurance of statutory compliance for the built environment at Teddington
• Work on behalf of the client as part of the Intelligent Client Function with regards to the FM and project delivery services
• Maintain and update Estates procedures in line with legislation and business needs
• Advise, report, and manage compliance risks with stakeholders and the Hard Services Leader
• Develop knowledge, skills and experience associated with area of specialism and stay up to date with industry developments and legislation

About You

What you’ll bring

• Strong knowledge of UK building services legislation such as Legionella, Fire Safety, Asbestos, Electrical & Mechanical systems (pressure systems, lifting equipment, refrigeration systems, etc.)
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent
• Membership of IWFM, IOSH or similar professional body
• Experience using CAFM/CMMS systems to manage compliance

We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that nationality, residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process. To work at NPL, you will need to obtain BPSS security clearance.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.

About Us

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is a world‑leading centre of excellence that provides cutting‑edge measurement science, engineering and technology to underpin prosperity and quality of life in the UK. Find out more about what it is like working here – The measure of us – Overview.

NPL and DSIT have strong commitments to diversity and equality of opportunity, and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or age, providing they meet the required criteria. Applications from women, disabled and black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates in particular are encouraged. All disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.

At NPL, we believe our success is a result of the diversity and talent of our people. We strive to nurture and respect individuals to ensure everyone feels valued by treating everyone on the basis of their own individual merits and abilities regardless of their own or perceived identity, as part of our commitment to diversity & inclusion, we ensure we’re creating an environment where all our colleagues feel supported and welcome. More about this on our Diversity & Inclusion page.

We are committed to the health and well‑being of our employees. Flexible working and social activities are embedded in our culture to create a positive work‑life balance, along with a broad range of rewards, benefits and recognition. Our values are at the heart of what we do, and they shape the way we interact, develop our people and celebrate success. To ensure everyone has an equal chance, we’re always willing to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss, please contact us.