Technical Compliance Manager

OCS Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Flexible Pay

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a senior Compliance Lead to provide strategic technical leadership and governance across the account, advising the Strategic Account Director on all technical compliance and assurance matters.

You will develop and implement compliance programs, conduct audits and inspections, monitor regulatory changes, provide guidance and training, and drive continuous improvement, including energy and sustainability deliverables.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC/HND in an engineering discipline with governance experience in FM.
• Experience developing and managing compliance programs for hard services.
• Proven record of audits, inspections and regulatory alignment.
• Ability to obtain national security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering leadership across the account.
• Develop and implement compliance programs.
• Conduct audits and inspections.
• Prepare compliance updates for leadership.
• Monitor regulatory changes and apply updates.
• Provide guidance and training on compliance matters.
• Report and document compliance activities.
• Investigate non-compliance issues.
• Lead risk management initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes and systems.
• Interface with customers and regulators; deliver energy/sustainability outputs.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance program development

Auditing and inspection

Risk management

Technical expertise

Continuous improvement

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent

Job description

About The Role:

Location: Hybrid with National Travel

This role provides strategic technical leadership and governance across the account, acting as the key advisor to the Strategic Account Director on all technical compliance and assurance matters. Key aspects of the role include:

What you will do:

• Provide engineering leadership, supporting the Account Director
• Develop and Implement Compliance Programs.
• Conduct Audits and Inspections.
• Prepare compliance updates.
• Monitor Regulatory Changes.
• Provide Guidance and Training.
• Report and Document Compliance Activities.
• Investigate Non-Compliance Issues.
• Risk Management.
• Continuous Improvement.
• Customer and Regulatory Interface.
• Energy and Sustainability deliverables.

Who you will be:

• Leadership. Strong leadership skills to lead teams when necessary and collaborate across departments to promote a culture of compliance.
• Industry Experience. Significant demonstrable experience in managing large FM portfolios with a hard services background.
• Regulatory Knowledge. Extensive knowledge of technical regulations, standards and industry best practice.
• Compliance Program Development. Experience in developing, implementing and managing compliance programs.
• Auditing and Inspection. Proven track record of conducting audits and assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Risk Management. Experience in implementing and delivering a risk management system.
• Technical Expertise. Strong multi-discipline technical background with the ability to understand and apply technical standards and requirements.
• Continuous Improvement. A track record of driving continuous improvement in compliance processes and systems.

Minimum:

• HNC/HND-Level qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Demonstrable technical specialism/s and/or governance experience within facilities management / the built environment.
• IOSH managing safely (or equivalent) or a willingness to obtain.
• Extensive experience in compliance-led FM services including hard services.
• The ability to obtain & maintain national security clearance.

Desirable:

• Hold IEng professional status or working towards.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering (or transferrable people-based discipline) or similar related topic.

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor's Best Companies to Work For 2025 - we value and motivate our people.

Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.

Retail Perks With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.

Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I - Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!

Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.

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