Compliance & Technical Officer

About the role

Directly reporting to the Head of Estates & Facilities UK & Ireland, the role has responsibility for providing effective compliance and technical administration support to the Estates & Facilities Management function.

Responsible for creating, managing, and maintaining core information systems & data with support from the technical specialists.

• Real Estate data (tenures etc.)
• Locality data (sites, buildings, floors, spaces etc.)
• Asset data
• Maintenance procedures & schedules
• As built drawings inc. floor plans

Manage relationships with third‑party engineering inspection bodies and oversee compliance processes.

• Manage the relationship with the 3rd party engineering inspection bodies, acting as the central point of contact and facilitating their inspection visits.
• Maintain system records and ensure alignment of maintenance procedures with relevant legislation for equipment and systems including Pressure Systems, Lifting Equipment, Local Exhaust Ventilation, Water Hygiene, Asbestos, Portable Electrical Equipment, and Fixed Electrical Installations.
• Conduct regular internal compliance auditing and act as lead FM point of contact during external compliance auditing as required.
• When required, propose and instigate corrective actions to ensure that non‑compliance matters are promptly addressed.
• Compile, review and provide data & information to the business as required.

In addition, the role may involve occasional travel to premises across the portfolio as required.

• Comply with the Integrated Management System (IMS) and minimise any impact on the environment whilst carrying out duties.
• Ensure and promote safe working conditions for all employees, visitors and contractors by implementing, monitoring and complying with occupational health & safety provisions.
• Embed our WeLEAD competencies – I build trust, I create value for the customer, I enable others, I provide direction, I embrace diversity, I deliver results.

Manager:
Head of Estates & FM UK & Ireland.

Team: 14 strong UK & Ireland Estates & Facilities Management team, comprising a 7‑person Blyth‑focussed FM operations team and a 7‑person management & support team (Head of Estates & Facilities, Building Fabric Manager, Electrical Systems Manager, Mechanical Systems Manager, Helpdesk Coordinator, Contracts Administrator, and Compliance & Technical Officer).

Minimum of Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship or equivalent in FM, Engineering or related discipline.

• Level 4 Certificate (HNC) in related discipline.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.

• Conducting building/building services maintenance.
• Use of CAFM / CMM systems.
• Creation of standard operating procedures.
• Creation of maintenance schedules.
• Utilisation of SFG
  20 standards.
• Managing statutory & regulatory property compliance.
• Internal audit.

• Knowledge of current regulations and standards relevant to responsibilities, e.g. PSSR, LOLER, COSHH, EAWR.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, team‑working skills.
• Good organisational and influencing skills.
• Good time management.
• Excellent IT literacy skills in MS Outlook, Word & Excel.
• Ability to work on own initiative with proactive and flexible attitude.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise.
• UK driving licence.

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to purchase up to 3 additional days.
• Flexi scheme.
• Hybrid working available.
• Discounted critical illness cover, dental cover and partner life assurance.
• Health‑care cash plan.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme.
• Subsidised canteen.
• Discounted shopping & leisure vouchers.
• Cycle to Work.
• Gym membership discounts – up to 25%.
• Charity Giving scheme.

We ensure candidates with the required qualifications and experience will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

All are welcome to apply!