Corporate Performance & Compliance Manager

Dunstable Town Council; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established local authority is seeking a dynamic Compliance & Performance Manager to enhance services and ensure adherence to legislation. This exciting role involves managing compliance across diverse Council services, identifying improvement opportunities, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders. The successful candidate will thrive in a supportive environment, driving performance improvements while enjoying flexible working arrangements. If you're a proactive problem solver with a passion for public service, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence and innovation in local governance.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Self-motivated professional with strong compliance and performance management skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on identifying risks and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance across all Council services and ensure adherence to laws.
• Identify improvement opportunities and implement changes with colleagues.

Skills

Compliance Management

Problem-Solving

People Skills

Attention to Detail

Building Management

Job description

Corporate Performance & Compliance Manager

Dunstable Town Council is looking for a passionate and proactive Compliance and Performance Manager to help us continuously improve the way we work and the services we provide. This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You will be working across all of the Council’s diverse services, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practices while helping to drive performance improvements.

Location: Dunstable

Hours: Full-time (Part-time or job share considered)

What You Will Be Doing

• Managing compliance across all Council services, ensuring adherence to relevant laws and best practices including financial, health & safety and data protection.
• Identifying opportunities for improvement and working with colleagues to implement changes.
• Supporting the development of leadership by applying a range of approaches to problem-solving and service enhancement.
• Overseeing building and facility management, ensuring high standards of safety and efficiency.
• Inspiring confidence in colleagues by analysing new legislation and guiding teams through implementation.
• Engaging with a variety of stakeholders, fostering collaboration, and promoting best practices.

What We Are Looking For

• A self-motivated professional with a flexible approach to work.
• A detail-oriented individual who can identify compliance risks and opportunities for improvement.
• A team player with strong people skills who can work across multiple services.
• Someone who enjoys solving problems and finding creative solutions.
• Experience in building and facility management.
• The ability to interpret and apply legislation, guiding others in implementing necessary changes.
• A ‘completer-finisher’ who takes pride in seeing projects through to the end.

Why Join Us?

• A varied and exciting role with opportunities for professional growth.
• The chance to work in a supportive and high-achieving environment.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• The opportunity to develop your leadership skills and experience across all areas of a dynamic organisation.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and would love to hear how your skills and experience could be transferred to this role. If you are passionate about and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, apply today!

Details on how to apply can be found on the last page of our recruitment pack.

Shortlisting: Tuesday 18 February

For an informal chat please email [e-mail] or call Lisa or Paul on 01582 513000.