Projects & Compliance Manager

Esrc IAA University of Surrey; Guildford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Guildford is seeking a Projects & Compliance Manager to ensure safety, compliance, and project delivery within Surrey Sports Park. The role involves managing audits, risk assessments, and collaboration across teams to enhance operations. Candidates should have experience in health and safety compliance and project delivery. This position is key to fostering an inclusive and resilient environment, while strategic projects align with the Park's sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing compliance and project delivery.
• Strong knowledge of regulations and risk management.
• Ability to solve complex challenges effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance governance and project delivery ensuring adherence to requirements.
• Perform audits, risk assessments, and accurate reporting.
• Collaborate across teams to optimize service delivery.

Skills

Health & safety compliance

Risk management

Project delivery

Stakeholder communication

Job description

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Projects & Compliance Manager

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.

We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.

Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.

The role

Play a crucial role in fostering a safe work environment and reducing the risk of accidents and injuries. They are essential for the overall safety and well-being of employees and the public.

To lead compliance governance and project delivery within Surrey Sports Park, ensuring adherence to statutory, university, and departmental requirements. The role safeguards operational integrity through proactive risk management, robust auditing, and effective project execution aligned with strategic objectives.

This position is critical to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and well-governed environment while delivering strategic projects that enhance the Sports Park's operational resilience and long‑term sustainability.

About you

• Ensure health & safety, safeguarding, and statutory compliance through audits, risk assessments, and accurate reporting.
• Manage end‑to‑end projects‑planning, budgeting, risk, and quality‑aligned with strategic goals like sustainability and maintenance.
• Collaborate across teams to embed compliance into daily operations and optimize service delivery.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and apply independent judgment to solve complex challenges.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of regulations, risk management, and proven experience in project delivery.

How to apply

Please apply via the University of Surrey website, completing an application form along with your CV and a Covering Letter.

Interviews will take place week commencing 12th January 2026.