Head of Compliance

PRS; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management organization is seeking a Head of Compliance to lead a critical functional area across the UK. This senior leadership role involves directing a team of compliance professionals, ensuring adherence to rigorous compliance standards, and driving continuous improvement through operational oversight. The ideal candidate will have substantial statutory compliance experience, an engineering background, and strong leadership qualities. This position offers significant influence within the business and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Professional development support

Culture of safety and innovation

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in FM compliance or technical assurance.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems is essential.
• Proven ability to lead and develop technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of compliance auditors.
• Oversee compliance assurance for key accounts.
• Enhance compliance assurance framework across services.

Skills

Senior experience in statutory compliance

Mechanical or Electrical engineering background

Strong understanding of UK compliance legislation

Leadership of technical/compliance teams

Exceptional analytical skills

Confident communicator

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards it

NEBOSH Diploma or relevant engineering degree

Job description

Head of Compliance – Facilities Management (Senior Leadership Role)

Location: UK

Reports to: Lifecycle & Compliance Director

Team Size: 10

Sector: Hard FM / Technical Compliance

Are you a senior compliance or engineering professional ready to shape and lead a technical assurance function? We’re recruiting a Head of Compliance to direct the independent Compliance Assurance team within Facilities Management — a critical role ensuring rigorous governance, statutory compliance, and technical excellence across a complex estate.

This is a high-impact leadership position, combining strategic ownership of the compliance assurance framework with hands‑on oversight of a major key account.

The Opportunity

As Head of Compliance, you will:

• Lead and develop a specialist team of compliance auditors and technical experts.
• Own and enhance the organisation’s statutory compliance assurance framework.
• Deliver a robust, risk‑based audit programme across all technical and M&E disciplines.
• Act as the senior subject matter expert on statutory and technical compliance.
• Produce high‑level reporting and insights for the senior leadership team.
• Personally oversee compliance assurance for a key account, providing detailed auditing, verification, and client liaison.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives at both strategic and operational levels—someone who wants to influence the business at scale while maintaining hands‑on technical credibility.

What You’ll Do

• Lead a team of 10 compliance professionals across the UK.
• Audit statutory obligations including gas safety, EICRs, fire safety, water hygiene (L8), LOLER / PUWER and more.
• Verify technical evidence, manage non‑conformities, and track corrective actions.
• Partner closely with Hard FM, Lifecycle, H&S, and Technical Teams.
• Set standards, drive continuous improvement, and support a culture of safety and inclusion.

What We’re Looking For

Essential :

• Senior experience in statutory compliance or technical assurance within FM (preferably PFI / complex environments).
• Mechanical or Electrical engineering background with in‑depth M&E knowledge.
• Strong understanding of UK compliance legislation and technical standards.
• Proven leadership of technical / compliance teams.
• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator able to influence at senior level.

Desirable :

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards it.
• Lead Auditor (ISO 9001 / 45001 / 14001).
• NEBOSH Diploma / relevant engineering degree.
• AP (Authorised Person) experience.
• Familiarity with SFG20, CIBSE guides, HTMs / HBNs.
• CAFM compliance management experience.

Why Join Us?

• Lead a business‑critical compliance function with UK wide visibility.
• Influence technical standards and assurance across a major FM portfolio.
• Work within a culture that values integrity, safety, innovation, and teamwork.
• Opportunity for progression, professional development, and chartership support.