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Compliance Manager
April 8, 2021 | Comments Off on Compliance Manager
Compliance Manager
Location: Can be based from one of our offices in Llandrindod Wells, Brecon, or Newtown
Business Area: Kier Places - Heart of Wales Property Services
Contract: Permanent, full time
Be part of our exciting Joint Venture with Powys County Council.
Heart of Wales Property Services (HoWPS) is a 50:50 joint venture partnership between Powys County Council and Kier, a leading property, residential, construction and services group. Our partnership began on 3 July 2017 and we are responsible for the repairs and maintenance work to council homes and public buildings across Powys. A consultancy service is also provided, which delivers Powys County Council's major capital investment programme, small works projects and a design and build service. Employing approximately 150 people locally we are headquartered in Llandrindod Wells, and also have teams based in Newtown and Brecon.
Kier Places are recruiting now for a Compliance Manager to support the management of technical compliance (Housing and Facilities Management) on our Heart of Wales Property Services Joint Venture (HoWPS).
Compliance within HOWPS include Legal compliance relating to Technical Statutory Requirements and Regulations; Technical Mechanical, Electrical, Water, F-Gas, Gas, Asbestos, and Fabric compliance; and Contractual compliance.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will work to engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance across our Housing and Corporate portfolios. You'll ensure effective delivery of compliance to meet client satisfaction and identify any risk issues which may impact our contractual obligations, at the same time as ensuring budgets are met, and opportunities are realised to increase revenue associated with compliance activities e.g. remedial works and asbestos surveys / sampling.
We'll look to you to conduct periodic internal reviews/audits to ensure that Technical and Regulatory Compliance procedures are adhered to, and you'll focus on continuous improvement and risk mitigation, whilst ensuring you're up-to-date with the required technical knowledge to deliver on our compliance strategy, and ensure the supply chain is qualified and well-managed at all times in order that it can deliver the technical services required to facilitate technical compliance.
The role will involve the management of a number of Compliance Officers and Compliance Administrators dedicated to the HoWPS contract and will involve matrix management of other operational resources within HoWPS in order to deliver the overall service. You'll need to provide support and advice to the HoWPS Compliance Team, HoWPS colleagues, and the Client by being the informed source of knowledge for all things relating to technical compliance.
What do we need from you?
The ideal candidate will have proven experience of leading a team with line manager responsibility; engineering management experience; a track record of delivering performance/service improvement to meet contractual targets; be able to communicate, advise, negotiate and influence at all levels communicating difficult messages; have good commercial awareness & acumen; and experience of managing and delivering improvements through a supply chain.
To be successful in this role, you should have a proven track record in technical compliance and operational management experience, with a detailed knowledge of the legal and compliance regulations relating to Facilities Management, SME knowledge of British Standard Documents, and Hard FM Industry good practice such as CIBSE, HTM, and SFG20; and experience covering contractual and financial aspect of the Facilities Management Contract.
Ideally, you'll be qualified to professional body standard (CIBSE, IOSH, RICS or BIFM) with an HTC / HND / Degree in Electrical / Mechanical / Building Services Engineering or equivalent.
What will you receive?
You can expect a competitive salary and an outstanding package that includes private healthcare, a matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, 24 days' annual leave + bank holidays (with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday), two employee Share Scheme options (Sharesave and Share Incentive Plan), together with additional valuable benefits such as:
- One professional membership fee reimbursement
- Free Life Assurance + option for extra self-cover or for your partner
- Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
- Critical Illness, Dental, Personal Accident, and Travel Insurance options
- Health care cash plan
- 24/7 Virtual GP Service, Wellbeing, and Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to Kier Rewards, our exclusive Discount Shopping Site with deals available at over 800 retailers, including restaurants, travel providers, and supermarkets
- Plus, many more benefits geared to your wellbeing
Pre-employment checks
It's worth remembering that if you are successful, we'll undertake the relevant / standard pre-employment checks after you have been offered a job. This includes taking up your references, verifying your right to work in the UK, verifying your driving licence (if applicable) and a health assessment.
Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with criminal convictions will be treated on a case by case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any offences disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.
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Being part of Kier means living our values of being Collaborative, Trusted and Focused. We all have the potential to shape our world, and it's through these values that we will leave a lasting legacy. Bring your talent and ambition to Kier and you will be given the scope and opportunity to invest in your own future, to build your expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture.
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Closing Date: 8th May 2021
Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.