Head of Compliance

£56,500 to £62,554 per year, GPA is also committed to recognising and rewarding where our staff hold the “Gold Standard’ accreditation relevant to their Specialism and offer a £5000 non-pensionable allowance to staff who have achieved this.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: Yes

Closing Date: 03/04/2026

The Government Property Agency is the largest property holder in government, with more than £2.1 billion in property assets and over 55% of the government’s office estate.

We are transforming the way the Civil Service works by creating great places to work, leading the largest commercial office programme in the UK, working towards halving carbon emissions from government offices, and achieving greater value for taxpayers.

And we are looking for innovative, solutions‑focused people to join our team.

Representing the best covenant in the UK

• we are leading significant transformational programmes such as the Government Hubs Programme, Whitehall Campus Programme and Net Zero Programme.

We are also delivering cost‑effective property services such as asset management, lifecycle replacement and workplace services.

Innovation and progress underpin our behaviours.

We foster a culture of lifelong learning, where curiosity and self‑improvement are encouraged.

Our four core values are at the heart of everything we do. They shape our culture and guide how we work, lead and grow together:
Striving for excellence – We always aim to deliver great results;
Empowering through respect – We insist on fair treatment for all, always;
Acting with integrity – We consistently do the right thing;
Succeeding together – We rely on each other to achieve success. The GPA is committed to representing the communities we serve by making Diversity, Equality and Inclusion part of everything we do.

To ensure that we are always recruiting and retaining a diverse mix of talent, we are particularly inviting applications from candidates who are disabled, ethnically or gender diverse, and people who identify as being part of the LGBTQ community.

Join our dynamic and diverse team that leads with purpose, improving sustainability, nurturing social value, driving inclusivity and flexibility, and kickstarting economic growth.

We are driven by purpose, and you can be part of it too: where you make a meaningful impact; where you influence; where your voice really matters; where you help to shape our future direction.

• The Head of Compliance is responsible for reporting on all statutory compliance; keeping all relevant stakeholders (across Workplace Service Delivery (WSD), Workplace Service Assurance (WSA), Strategic Partner (JLL), Regional Supply Chain Partners (RSCPs), Capital Projects Compliance and Handover Manager), updated and working with these key stakeholders to assure compliance and governance for GPA and our Clients.
• Ultimately responsible for Statutory Compliance reporting for clients.
• They provide strategic direction, assurance, risk management and continuous improvement to ensure safety, legality and Regulatory adherence for all facilities, assets and contractor activities.
• Develop the statutory compliance strategy and policy framework for the organisation.
• Contribute to the creation, implementation and maintenance of policies, standards, SOPs and controls covering all statutory obligations (HSE, fire, gas/electrical safety, asbestos, legionella, water hygiene, lifting equipment, PUWER/LOLER, environmental, building regulations, planning, etc.).
• Providing assurance that all statutory compliance is completed and evidenced.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to feed into supplier performance management.
• Develop and maintain a statutory compliance reporting framework for GPA clients.
• Leadership of the Compliance Team with line management responsibilities.
• Contribute to the leadership across the Assurance Team, deputising for the Head of Assurance where required.

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