Head of Compliance

• Develop Compliance Strategy: Design and continuously improve the company-wide statutory compliance assurance framework, aligning it with legal requirements, best practices, and business objectives.

• Lead the Compliance Team: Lead, mentor, and develop the Compliance Assurance team, fostering a culture of objectivity, diligence, and technical excellence. Manage team performance and professional development.

• Oversee Audit Program: Direct the creation and execution of the national risk-based audit program, ensuring regular and rigorous independent review of all statutory disciplines.

• Senior Management Reporting: Lead the development and presentation of high-level compliance assurance reporting and dashboards for the Senior Leadership Team, providing a clear and accurate view of the company's compliance posture, key risks, and systemic trends.

• Subject Matter Expertise: Act as the ultimate subject matter expert within G4S FM on the interpretation and application of statutory regulations from an assurance perspective.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain collaborative relationships with senior internal stakeholders (e.g., Heads of Hard FM, Lifecycle, H&S) and relevant external bodies, representing the company's assurance function with authority.</p>

Account-Specific Compliance Assurance Management (THS):

• Direct Auditing: Personally conduct and oversee systematic compliance audits for the designated key account, ensuring all contractual and statutory obligations are met and evidence is robust.

• Evidence Verification: Undertake hands-on, meticulous verification of all compliance documentation for the account, including Gas Safety Certificates, EICRs, FRAs, logbooks, and maintenance records.

• Non-Conformance Management: Identify, document, and report all non-conformities for the account, and track the operational team's corrective actions through to verified and satisfactory closure.

• Client & Account Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for all assurance-related matters for the account's operational team and, where required, the client.</p>

• Performance Reporting: Develop and manage detailed compliance assurance reports and KPIs specifically for the designated key account.

• Other duties: The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary from time to time.

To be successful in this role you will need: 

• Significant experience in a senior Statutory Compliance or Technical Assurance role within Facilities Management, preferably in PFI or other complex, high-risk environments.

• Preferably from a Mechanical or Electrical engineering background, with a deep and detailed knowledge of M&E systems and associated statutory compliance.</p>

• Proven experience in leading, managing, and developing a technical or compliance-focused team.

• Strong understanding of gas safety, EICRs, fire safety regulations, water hygiene (L8), LOLER, PUWER, and other key statutory requirements in the built environment.

• Excellent analytical skills, a methodical approach, and exceptional attention to detail.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage effectively at a senior level.

• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or actively working towards it.

• Relevant formal qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 5 in H&S, Degree in a relevant engineering discipline).</p>

• Formal Lead Auditor qualification (e.g., ISO 9001, 45001, 14001).

• Previously held or currently holds AP (Authorised Person) appointments in relevant disciplines.

•  In-depth familiarity with maintenance standards such as SFG20, CIBSE guides, and HTMs/HBNs.

• Experience in managing compliance within CAFM systems.

Benefits:

While working for G4S, you are entitled to a number of benefits and offers from G4S partners and other organisations, from employee assistance provided through WeCare, to RAC cover and so much more, including the below;

• Progression, training and development catered to you.

• 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays

• Refer A Friend incentives 

• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.

• G4S Life Assurance Scheme.

• Subsidised healthcare plan.

• Charity work- Match-IT and Payroll Giving.

• Confidential Counselling Services

• 24/7 support specialising in health and medical 

• Discounts on high street shops and brands including several leading high street brands, retailers and travel suppliers.

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