Compliance Manager (Building Services)

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Compliance Manager (Building Services)

Salary £39,051 - £42,659 pa

Hours 36 per week

This role is within the Asset Management Department, reporting to the Senior Building Manager.

You will be working in Building Services Team and will be involved in the organisation and supervision of Knowle Green FM Officers to ensure effective and smooth operation of Knowle Green Council Offices.

You will support the Council in ensuring that building maintenance and facilities management (FM) meet detail of the required service delivery in terms of compliance, responsiveness, quality of service and workmanship. The role will have responsibility for ensuring that the Council meet its statutory compliance obligations in all areas including gas safety, water safety, asbestos, electrical safety, fire safety and lift/LOLER requirements.

You will be responsible for the preparation of monthly performance reports, extracting data and monitoring trends, particular around compliance, ensuring information is shared across Building Services Team using the data to identify when compliance tests/inspections are required for municipal properties. You will have an eye for detail and will challenge the supply chain and contractors to address health and safety, quality, suitability or value for money issues that may arise and to escalate when necessary.

You will hold responsibility for supervision of Knowle Green FM Officers to ensure smooth running of an efficient and effective FM service management ensuring that Knowle Green Council Offices (building) effectively support its core functions and enhances the quality of life for its occupants.

You will assume responsibility for ensuring implementation of policies and procedures across Building Services so that statutory responsibilities are met ensuring Council’s municipal properties remain safe and conducive to occupants including staff, contractors and members of the public.

You will ensure that consistent processes and procedures are in place across building services to meet legislative and regulatory compliance standards, including close liaison with other officers within the Council about insurance, building control, health and safety.

What we’re looking for from you

• A proven track record working in a varied, hands on, property maintenance and FM role. You should be experienced in delivering a superior service to all stakeholders across the business. You must have excellent attention to detail, be able to prioritise and manage your workload and be comfortable working alone or as part of a team.
• Drive, enthusiasm, flexibility and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication skills are also a necessity.

For an informal chat about this post please contact Alfred Osawe on 01784 446 280 or email: A.Osawe@spelthorne.gov.uk

This post is identified as a hybrid post supporting both office and home working in line with Spelthorne Borough Council’s policy. The post holder will be required to attend the office in line with a rota and any service requirements.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for customer facing posts. These posts fall within the scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers. The Council, therefore, has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact Human Resources.

Spelthorne Borough Council use the Microsoft Authenticator app as a secure way of accessing our network. Successful candidates will be required to use their own mobile device to download and use Authenticator.

In return, we can offer excellent conditions of service with a benefits’ package that includes flexible working hours, pension scheme and at least 23 days’ paid leave per year (pro rata for part time).

Closing date: Friday 29 August 2025 (noon)

Interview date: w/c 8 September 2025

To apply please use the ‘apply online’ button below.

CVs can only be accepted in support of a completed application form.

Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to all candidates. If we have not contacted, you within 3 weeks of the closing date then your application has been unsuccessful.

All shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email after the closing date.

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