Job Description

Adecco is seeking a dedicated and experienced Property Services Compliance Manager to join our Public Sector client's Property Services team. This vital role involves overseeing compliance and ensuring the effective development, implementation, and management of critical control systems. These systems are essential for safeguarding personnel, preserving the environment, and upholding the council's reputation in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements. If you are a proactive and experienced compliance professional with a commitment to excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to become a part of our client's dynamic team!

Position: Property Services Compliance Manager

Sector: Public Sector - Local Authority

Location: Ealing

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Salary: £56,646 to £58,692 per annum

Work Arrangement: Hybrid working

Benefits: Generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working, and excellent pension provisions

Key Responsibilities

1. Regulatory Compliance: Maintain a current understanding of all relevant regulations and standards, including health and safety regulations, environmental laws, and industry-specific compliance requirements.
2. Strategic Oversight: Lead fire safety, water management, asbestos control, gas systems, and mechanical and electrical services across approximately 130 corporate and commercial buildings.
3. Technical Competence Framework: Create and own a technical competence framework and associated policy, prioritizing safety for contractors and staff.
4. Industry Best Practices: Ensure early adoption of industry best practices, especially those impacting safety, and represent the council in industry-wide engagements.
5. Policy Development: Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
6. Departmental Management: Ensure that in-house M&E trade specialists, engineers, and external contractors meet regulatory compliance, industry standards, and council policies.
7. Service Excellence: Maximize internal client satisfaction by maintaining a fully compliant, operational, and well-maintained property portfolio.
8. Training and Education: Provide training to maintenance staff on safety, environmental, and other compliance standards.
9. Risk Mitigation: Identify and mitigate potential compliance risks within the department.
10. Auditing and Monitoring: Conduct routine audits and inspections to assess adherence to standards.
11. Documentation and Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate records for regulatory reporting and audits.
12. Reporting: Prepare and submit compliance reports to relevant authorities or management.
13. Communication: Act as liaison between maintenance and regulatory authorities.
14. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance compliance processes.
15. Crisis Management: Manage responses to compliance-related emergencies or incidents.
16. Health & Safety Management: Ensure compliance with Health and Safety at Work Acts and related regulations.
17. Finance and Performance Management: Manage budgets for compliance activities and implement performance strategies.

Key Performance Indicators

• Regulatory Compliance Adherence
• Client Satisfaction
• Audit and Inspection Performance
• Training Effectiveness
• Cost Savings and Service Quality

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related discipline
• NEBOSH Diploma
• Chartered Membership with IOSH (CMIOSH) or working towards it
• Significant experience in health and safety roles, especially in maintenance and engineering
• Proven leadership and management experience
• In-depth knowledge of UK health and safety legislation

Desirable

• ISO 45001 or ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Certification

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