Compliance Officer, Business

The Performance & Compliance Officer is responsible for developing and implementing robust performance monitoring and compliance frameworks across maintenance and engineering services. The role ensures statutory, regulatory, and internal compliance while driving continuous improvement in service delivery. This includes producing performance dashboards, managing risk assessments, and overseeing mandatory training and safety compliance to maintain a safe, efficient, and sustainable estate.

• Support audits and inspections, ensuring documentation is accurate and audit‑ready.
• Lead ISARR investigations and produce reports for senior management.
• Review subcontractor RAMS and ensure compliance with University standards.
• Manage statutory and mandatory training skills matrices for internal teams.
• Oversee completion of risk assessments, COSHH assessments, and toolbox talks.

• Educated to A-level/NVQ3 standard and/or demonstrable equivalent experience in a similar role
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement and risk management
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Knowledge of statutory compliance frameworks (Health & Safety, CDM, COSHH, environmental regulations).

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee‑funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For further information regarding the application process, please contact  quoting reference number CS-383-26.

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