Compliance Manager, Management

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Posted: 09 January 2026
• Salary:
Competitive
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Location:

Birmingham
• Job type:
Permanent - Full Time
• Reference: 037512

• Manage fire safety arrangements, including risk assessments, training, and consultancy.
• Maintain and update Fire Management safety procedures in line with legislation and best practice.
• Oversee contracts for fire risk assessments, fire systems, and extinguisher maintenance, monitoring KPIs.
• Chair Fire Safety steering groups and related meetings.
• Manage the mandatory EICR 5‑year programme to ensure legal compliance.
• Conduct M&E audits to verify statutory and non‑statutory compliance, reporting risks and closing actions.
• Support projects from design review to handover, ensuring compliance documentation is complete.
• Provide technical advice on statutory compliance to internal stakeholders.
• Review and maintain Water Policy for stations, implement annual audits, and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with Network Rail to ensure repairs and renewals maintain safety and integrity.
• Contribute to AWCs Environment and Sustainability Strategy.
• Act as an authorised signatory for design reviews and Landlord Consent Applications.
• Participate in safety and asset failure investigations, producing professional reports.

• Strong knowledge of compliance regulations, fire safety, and water hygiene.
• Experience managing statutory compliance programmes and audits.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret legislation and apply best practice.
• Proactive approach to problem‑solving and continuous improvement.

• Final Salary Pension Scheme
• Free Travel on Avanti West Coast for you and your family
• 75% Off Leisure Travel with other train operators
• 30 Days Holiday, increasing to 37 with service (including bank holidays)
• 10 Free Journeys with other First Group train services

If you’re ready to lead with impact and help shape the future of rail, we would love to hear from you.

Please note:

We may close this advert early if we receive a strong response, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

At Avanti West Coast, we believe our strength comes from the unique perspectives, experiences and backgrounds of our people. We are proud to build a workplace where diversity is embraced, and everyone is supported to thrive. We welcome individuals of all races, religions, ages, genders, gender identities, sexual orientations and abilities. Our goal is to reflect the communities we serve and create an environment where everyone feels valued and heard.

When you join Avanti West Coast, you become part of a close‑knit team that encourages authenticity. We want you to bring your whole self to work. No need to change who you are to fit in. Your individuality is what makes us better. We celebrate it, we respect it and we put it to great use.