Deputy Head of Contracts Compliance — Estates & Procurement

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a Deputy Head of Compliance (Contracts) to lead contract management across various compliance areas. The role requires proven leadership in estates management and strong contract expertise. Responsibilities include overseeing high-value contracts and collaborating with teams for effective service delivery. Ideal candidates will have an engineering or facilities background and excellent communication skills. The position offers a market-leading pension and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Market leading Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Exceptional annual leave entitlement

Paid closure over Christmas

Local and national discounts

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in managing teams in estates, facilities or engineering.
• Strong expertise in contract management and procurement.
• In-depth knowledge of statutory compliance and building systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing contracts team.
• Manage specialist contracts, ensuring supplier performance.
• Monitor budgets and identify efficiencies across contracts.

Skills

Leadership in estates or facilities management

Contract management expertise

Knowledge of statutory compliance

Financial management skills

Communication and stakeholder engagement

Education

HND / HNC in engineering, facilities or building services

Tools

Budget management tools

Job description

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a Deputy Head of Compliance (Contracts) to lead contract management across various compliance areas. The role requires proven leadership in estates management and strong contract expertise. Responsibilities include overseeing high-value contracts and collaborating with teams for effective service delivery. Ideal candidates will have an engineering or facilities background and excellent communication skills. The position offers a market-leading pension and hybrid working arrangements.