Contract Compliance Coordinator

Manchester Arndale; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Greater London seeks a Compliance Officer for healthcare services. This position involves conducting audits, ensuring compliance with NHS standards, and supporting the delivery of quality services. Applicants should have extensive knowledge in healthcare cleaning and health & safety compliance, as well as a full UK driving license. This role offers opportunities for professional development and a diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of healthcare cleaning and soft FM compliance requirements.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety, COSHH, Food Safety and Infection Control.
• Experience in Facilities Management, Compliance or Quality Assurance (preferably NHS/healthcare).
• Must have the Right to Work in the UK.
• Full UK Driving License required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular audits and inspections against National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2025.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, and Food Safety standards.
• Collate audit results, identify trends, and support corrective actions.
• Produce compliance/KPI reports for internal and Trust meetings.
• Monitor catering services for Food Hygiene Regulations and Trust standards.

Skills

Healthcare cleaning knowledge

Compliance requirements understanding

Health & Safety knowledge

Food Safety knowledge

Infection Control understanding

Education

IOSH Managing Safely

Food Safety Level 2

BICSc or auditing qualification

Job description

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role:

Days of Working: Monday to Friday - 4 days out of 7 - Occasional Weekends

To monitor and improve compliance, quality, and governance across all soft FM services delivered under the ELFT contract.

The role ensures services meet NHS and Trust standards, statutory requirements, and company policies through robust auditing, reporting, and continuous improvement.

As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct regular audits and inspections against:
  • National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2025
  • Infection control protocols
  • Contract KPIs
• Ensure compliance with:
  • Health & Safety
  • COSHH
  • Food Safety
  • Safeguarding
  • Information Governance
• Collate audit results, identify trends, and support corrective actions.
• Produce monthly and quarterly compliance/KPI reports for internal and Trust meetings.
• Record and review incidents, accidents, and complaints.
• Ensure timely resolution and implement learning.
• Monitor and test the Business Continuity Plan annually.
• Verify compliance of subcontractors (waste, pest control, laundry, window cleaning).
• Conduct spot checks and maintain a central tracker for contractor documents and performance.
• Monitor catering services for Food Hygiene Regulations and Trust standards.
• Support catering audits and respond to findings.

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Must have Right to Work in the UK.
• An enhanced DBS will be completed for the successful candidate.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare cleaning and soft FM compliance requirements.
• Good understanding of H&S, COSHH, Food Safety and Infection Control.
• Experience in Facilities Management, Compliance or Quality Assurance (preferably NHS/healthcare).
• Familiarity with National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2025
• IOSH Managing Safely (or willingness to achieve).
• Food Safety Level 2 (minimum) desirable
• BICSc or auditing qualification desirable.
• Full UK Driving License Required
• Multi-Site Cover.

How to Apply:

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.