Compliance Manager

14Forty; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in facilities management is seeking a Compliance Manager responsible for ensuring operational and statutory compliance. The role involves developing compliance systems, fostering a safety culture, and engaging with stakeholders to improve quality assurance across UK contracts. This dynamic position requires proven experience in compliance management and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing risk and compliance in Facilities Management.
• Strong ability to produce detailed reports and engage effectively with clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor compliance systems for quality and H&S.
• Foster a strong safety culture and ensure alignment with regulations.
• Train and develop teams in quality assurance.

Skills

Stakeholder management

IT skills

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Education

IOSH certification

Job description

Compliance Manager

Mixture of Head Office, Site Visits and Hybrid Workings

Up to £35,000 per annum

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

We are seeking a Compliance Manager with Facilities Management experience to take on a critical role in ensuring operational, statutory, and legal compliance across our UK contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic team, working with key stakeholders and making a tangible impact on safety, compliance, and service excellence.

You will be a key member of the Senior Management Team, ensuring that quality, health & safety, and monitoring systems meet contractual and auditing requirements. You will play a pivotal role in setting quality benchmarks, training teams, and ensuring consistency across the contract.

Key Responsibilities

Quality & Compliance

• Develop, implement, and monitor systems to ensure compliance with quality and H&S auditing requirements.
• Set and maintain quality benchmarks, delivering relevant training to ensure consistency.
• Ensure all quality plans align with contractual specifications.
• Identify and report deficiencies in quality standards and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct regular service monitoring to ensure contractual compliance.

Health & Safety Leadership

• Foster a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, Compass, and client Health & Safety policies
• Ensure all HSE incidents are correctly reported, investigated, and reviewed.
• Implement relevant HSE procedures, campaigns, and training initiatives.
• Maintain up-to-date HSE training records for all employees.
• Consult with employees, clients, and contractors on HSE matters to drive best practices
• Permit Management: Evaluate Risk Assessments & Method Statements, issuing high-risk permits within authorised disciplines.

Training & Development

• Ensure all direct reports complete mandatory training and maintain up-to-date records.
• Train, coach, and develop teams in quality assurance and compliance.
• Identify opportunities for improvement through innovation and best practices.

Stakeholder & Client Engagement

• Build trusted relationships with clients, contract managers, and the support team to resolve technical issues and drive improvements.
• Understand and deliver contractual obligations related to quality assurance.
• Engage with key stakeholders to develop and improve monitoring systems.

Operational & Commercial Performance

• Produce management reports to highlight improvement areas and compliance levels.
• Identify and develop opportunities for new services and operational enhancements
• Procurement Support: Work with specialist contractors and consultants to ensure service excellence

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience managing risk and compliance in Facilities Management
• Strong stakeholder management experience, particularly in multi-site operations.
• Strong IT skills and ability to produce detailed reports.
• IOSH
• Excellent communication & negotiation skills. Able to engage with clients and teams effectively.
• Results-driven, ability to implement improvements and exceed expectations.
• Self-motivated & adaptable, thrives in a changing environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

For more information about careers at 14forty and our benefits please visit: Careers at 14forty

Job Reference: com/1706/41378001/52745199/SU #14Forty

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