Estates Compliance Manager

University of Winchester; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in the United Kingdom is seeking an Estates Compliance Manager to lead health and safety compliance in its Estates and Facilities Services. The ideal candidate will manage compliance processes and ensure operational standards are met while leading a small team. This role offers various employee benefits, including a hybrid work policy and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

35 days holiday entitlement

Discounts at retailers

Free wellbeing events

Contributory pension scheme

On site gym and sports facilities

Qualifications

• Strong background in estates or facilities management.
• Confident and experienced compliance professional.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement in compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate H&S and compliance activities across EFS.
• Implement and monitor compliance with health and safety policies.
• Manage compliance-related contracts and procurement.
• Conduct risk assessments and compliance audits.
• Produce management reports and data visualisations.

Skills

Health and safety compliance

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Risk assessment

Job description

Estates Compliance Manager

Full time, 37 hours per week

£41,064 to £46,049 per annum

Are you passionate about health and safety compliance and ready to make a real impact in a dynamic estates and facilities environment? We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Estates Compliance Manager to join our Estates and Facilities Services (EFS) team at the University of Winchester.

As the Estates Compliance Manager, you will lead on ensuring that all EFS operations meet health and safety requirements and compliance standards. You will develop and manage safe systems of work, oversee audits and risk assessments, and promote a blame free culture of and continuous improvement across the department.

You will also manage a small team including the Compliance Administrator and Fire Safety Manager, and act as the key liaison with stakeholders for EFS Compliance matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and co-ordinate H&S and compliance activities across EFS.

• Act as the main point of contact for health and safety matters within EFS.

• Implement and monitor compliance with University health and safety policies.

• Manage compliance-related contracts and procurement.

• Oversee fire safety, asbestos management, COSHH, working at height, legionella control, and permit-to-work systems.

• Conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and compliance audits.

• Produce management reports and data visualisations to track performance.

• Drive continuous improvement in compliance and safety practices.

Our ideal candidate is a confident and experienced compliance professional with a strong background in estates or facilities management. You will have excellent communication and leadership skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams to ensure high standards of safety and compliance.

As an employee at the University of Winchester, we are committed to your wellbeing and development. You will have access to a wide range of benefits and support including:

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Holiday entitlement of 35 days per year

• Hybrid working policy

• Discountsat many retailers, restaurants and entertainment

• Free wellbeing events including weekly exercise classes

• Contributory pension scheme

• On site gym and sports facilities

Closing Date:1 December 2025

Interview Date: 19 December 2025

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