Deputy Head of Compliance (Contracts)

Job reference: PSX-027881
Salary: £46,485-£56,921 per annum depending on experience (plus market supplement of £8,650)
Faculty/Organisational unit: Professional Services
Location: Oxford Road
Employment type: Permanent
Division/Team: Facilities Maintenance and Compliance
Hours per week: Full Time (1 FTE)
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 20/02/2025
Contract duration: Permanent
School/Directorate: Directorate of Estates and Facilities

The University of Manchester is committed to maintaining the highest standards of compliance and is looking to appoint a dedicated and experienced Deputy Head of Compliance (Contracts) to join our team and help us navigate the complexities of contract management and compliance.

We are looking for a candidate that:

Can lead an established team of Compliance Supervisors and Specialist Contractors in the delivery of a cost effective and efficient maintenance service to the University

Has experience of contract management specifically with FM standards and specifications

Has knowledge of environmental sustainability issues and how these may have an impact on the University

Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.

Establish and maintain relationships with external partners, vendors, and stakeholders.

Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards in all engineering activities.

As an ideal candidate you will have:

• A HND/HNC level qualification and extensive experience demonstrating management ability in a similar large environment with a mix of internal and external resources.
• Experience in construction/facilities management, and evidence of progressive professional development.
• Proven leadership abilities for service excellence delivery for maintenance and compliance in a large estate’s environment.
• Proven leadership abilities for the delivery of Reactive, Planned, and Long-Term Maintenance.
• Knowledge of environmental sustainability issues and how these may have an impact on the University

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Darren Leonard

Email: darren.leonard@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support: jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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