Compliance & Quality Manager

Unite Foundation; Wideopen; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Compliance & Quality Manager to join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing student living experiences. In this pivotal role, you will oversee compliance and quality assurance for the Capital Projects team, ensuring adherence to regulatory and internal standards. You will lead initiatives aimed at continuous improvement, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and prepare compliance reports. This innovative firm values diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive environment where your contributions will significantly impact the success of the Capital Investment Plan. If you're passionate about quality management and compliance, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

25 days' paid holiday

Generous pension scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing platform

Gym benefit

Enhanced Family Leave

Annual ShareSave scheme

Employee Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance and quality management, preferably in relevant industries.
• Strong analytical and communication skills required for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance and quality assurance for Capital Projects team.
• Coordinate audits and manage compliance documentation.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Risk Assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Quality Management

Tools

ISO 9001

Six Sigma

Lean

Job description

Our Capital Projects team have an exciting opportunity for a Compliance & Quality Manager to join us remotely. The Compliance and Quality Manager will oversee and manage the compliance and quality assurance requirements for the Capital Projects team. They will be responsible for ensuring that all processes meet the required regulatory, legal, and internal quality standards. Other responsibilities will include leading and coordinating the team's internal and external communications.

The Capital Projects team are key to supporting the growth, sustainability, and operational needs of Unite Students by investing in the physical infrastructure and facilities of the estate. The delivery of the Capital Investment Plan is intended to create, upgrade, and maintain assets with long-term value.

The purpose of a Capital Projects Team is to manage and oversee the planning, execution, and completion of the Capital Projects Plan across the Estate. The Capital Projects Team will ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and provide assurance that all required quality, compliance and regulatory standards are met.

What you'll be doing

• Monitor changes in regulations and industry standards, ensuring that the Capital Projects team remains up to date and compliant.
• Coordinate audits of Capital Projects to identify potential risks and non-compliance issues.
• Manage and maintain a database of compliance documents including regulatory reports, certification records, and legal documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing operational efficiency, product quality, and compliance performance.
• Lead the development and implementation of a quality system providing assurance that the Capital Projects team are meeting all required quality, compliance and regulatory standards.
• Develop training on quality standards, best practices, and compliance procedures for Capital Projects teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality, customer satisfaction, and regulatory adherence.
• Foster a culture of compliance and quality across Capital Projects team, ensuring that quality is integrated into every stage of Project delivery.
• Prepare regular compliance and quality reports, highlighting key risks, and areas for improvement.
• Maintain a centralised system for tracking compliance and quality-related activities and performance.
• Implement effective communication strategies that align with the Capital Planning teams goals, ensuring consistent messaging across all channels.
• Lead on the content for the Teams Hub Platform.
• Engage with key stakeholders ensuring they are informed and aligned with the teams goals.

What We're Looking for in You

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Quality Management, or related fields.
• Experience in compliance and/or quality management, preferably in (specific industry, e.g., manufacturing, healthcare, finance).
• In-depth knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks and industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, FDA, GMP, etc.).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and interact with regulatory agencies.
• Proven experience in conducting internal audits, risk assessments, and preparing for regulatory inspections.
• Certifications in quality management (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean, ISO) are a plus.
• PBSA experience
• Analytical thinking
• Leadership and team management
• Project management
• Regulatory knowledge
• Full UK driving licence

What You'll Get in Return

• A discretionary annual bonus so you can share in the company's success
• 25 days' paid holiday and an annual holiday buying scheme, with 5 additional days awarded for long service
• A generous pension scheme - employer contributions between 5% and 11% depending on how much you save
• Various benefits to support your health and wellbeing including a Healthcare Cash Plan, an Employee Assistance Programme, a Wellbeing platform and a Gym benefit that you can share with your family and friends
• Enhanced Family Leave including 18 weeks full pay for birthing parents and 4 weeks for non-birthing parents
• Lots of other great benefits including an annual ShareSave scheme, Employee Life Assurance, a discounts portal and more!

About Unite Students

Founded in 1991, Unite Students is a FTSE 100 business and the UK's leading provider of purpose-built student accommodation. You can find us in 25 leading university towns and cities, with 74,000 students calling US home! We are driven by our values, culture, and a commitment to develop diverse and inclusive teams, filled with positive energy and new ideas.

Instinctive inclusion. We know that to create and maintain a happy healthy organisation, we have to work hard to ensure inclusion isn't just what we do but who we are.

People make Unite Students. Employees, students and neighbours all contribute to building environments where we can all thrive.

Room for Everyone

We're proud to be an employer that embraces individuality, and we're passionate about building inclusive teams. We focus on creating a collaborative culture where you can be you, where your voice is heard, and where you can truly belong. We take great pride in being rated Gold Investors in People and are constantly striving to provide the highest standard of learning and development opportunities and professional pathways for our people. Building a home for success, for both our employees and students, requires exceptional people with a passion for creating room for everyone, doing what's right, keeping US safe, and raising the bar. Join us as we build better experiences for students that live with us.