Compliance Manager (Estates and Facilities)

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

3mo ago

Job
Full-time
Senior Level
Legal
Facilities Management
Manchester

AI generated summary

You will support compliance, risk, and governance in E&F services, ensuring standards are met, managing risks, and collaborating with teams across the Trust. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
You will lead compliance efforts, manage risks, liaise with stakeholders, support policy development, chair safety meetings, and ensure regulatory adherence across estates and facilities.

Requirements

The post holder will support the Associate Director of Compliance, Risk & Governance (E&F) and the Group Director of E&F in leading the E&F Compliance, Risk, and Governance agenda, to ensure that E&F services across the whole of the MFT estate are provided in a compliant fashion, with all known risks recorded and appropriately managed.
The post holder will support in the development and implementation of the E&F strategy for Compliance, Risk, and Governance.
They will assist in the development of compliance-based services and provide assurance on compliance with legislation; national guidance; internal policies and procedures.
The role will require strong interpersonal and organisational skills to manage and prioritise workload, taking a collaborative approach to working with other members of the team and a variety of stakeholders across the Trust, including in-house teams; PFI partners; Authorising Engineers.
You will require excellent communication skills in order to liaise with hospital/managed services senior leadership teams and ensure that high standards are consistent across MFT.
The post holder will support the division in ensuring the Trust Estate is compliant in terms of Statutory, Mandatory, Regulatory, Best Practice, HTM and other relevant standards, including providing advice on compliance implications of any Department of Health or Health & Safety Executive initiatives or changes in legislation.
Liaising with Authorised/Responsible Persons; Authorising Engineers; Independent Advisors to ensure that the Technical (Estates Hard FM) and Facilities (Soft FM) services, both outsourced and in house, are compliant with the required specification and standards, and any gaps are appropriately recorded and where necessary.
The role will include supporting the division in the development and review of a variety of documents including policies, safety plans; procedures; compliance audits and performance reports, along with supporting the Heads of Service in the development, maintenance, and management of registers of Compliance.
The post holder will Chair site safety meetings and where new and emerging risks are identified support the Heads of Service to ensure all compliance related risks are captured and appropriately escalated, developed, reviewed and managed.
In addition to site based safety meetings the post holder may be required to produce reports and attend MFT wide committees relating to compliance, risk and governance on behalf of the Associate Director of Compliance, Risk and Governance and Head of Compliance, Risk and Governance (E&F).

Responsibilities

The post holder will support the Associate Director of Compliance, Risk & Governance (E&F) and the Group Director of E&F in leading the E&F Compliance, Risk, and Governance agenda, to ensure that E&F services across the whole of the MFT estate are provided in a compliant fashion, with all known risks recorded and appropriately managed.
The post holder will support in the development and implementation of the E&F strategy for Compliance, Risk, and Governance.
They will assist in the development of compliance-based services and provide assurance on compliance with legislation; national guidance; internal policies and procedures.
The role will require strong interpersonal and organisational skills to manage and prioritise workload, taking a collaborative approach to working with other members of the team and a variety of stakeholders across the Trust, including in-house teams; PFI partners; Authorising Engineers.
The role will primarily be aligned to site at WTWA, however the post holder will also support the wider E&F Compliance, Risk and Governance team across all sites covering all areas of E&F compliance as and when required.
You will require excellent communication skills in order to liaise with hospital/managed services senior leadership teams and ensure that high standards are consistent across MFT.
The post holder will support the division in ensuring the Trust Estate is compliant in terms of Statutory, Mandatory, Regulatory, Best Practice, HTM and other relevant standards, including providing advice on compliance implications of any Department of Health or Health & Safety Executive initiatives or changes in legislation.
Liaising with Authorised/Responsible Persons; Authorising Engineers; Independent Advisors to ensure that the Technical (Estates Hard FM) and Facilities (Soft FM) services, both outsourced and in house, are compliant with the required specification and standards, and any gaps are appropriately recorded and where necessary.
The role will include supporting the division in the development and review of a variety of documents including policies, safety plans; procedures; compliance audits and performance reports, along with supporting the Heads of Service in the development, maintenance, and management of registers of Compliance.
The post holder will Chair site safety meetings and where new and emerging risks are identified support the Heads of Service to ensure all compliance related risks are captured and appropriately escalated, developed, reviewed and managed.
In addition to site based safety meetings the post holder may be required to produce reports and attend MFT wide committees relating to compliance, risk and governance on behalf of the Associate Director of Compliance, Risk and Governance and Head of Compliance, Risk and Governance (E&F).

FAQs

What is the primary location for the Compliance Manager position?

The primary location is aligned to site at WTWA, but the post holder will also support the wider E&F Compliance, Risk and Governance team across all sites.

What type of experience is required for the Compliance Manager role?

The role requires experience in compliance, risk management, governance, and the development of policies and procedures within the estates and facilities sector.

Will the Compliance Manager be involved in training staff?

While the job description does not explicitly mention training, the Compliance Manager will collaborate with other members of the team and support the Heads of Service, which may involve providing guidance and advice on compliance matters.

Is the Compliance Manager role solely focused on compliance?

No, the role also encompasses risk management and governance, as well as liaising with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with relevant standards and guidelines.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, MFT provides equal opportunities for career development, and as one of the largest NHS Trusts, there are likely to be numerous opportunities for professional growth.

Does the Trust have a commitment to sustainability?

Yes, MFT is embarking on a Green Plan aimed at making healthcare more sustainable.

What is the organizational culture like at MFT?

MFT fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging, encouraging diversity and providing equal opportunities for all staff.

Will the Compliance Manager need to chair meetings?

Yes, the post holder will chair site safety meetings and may be required to produce reports and attend MFT wide committees.

Is there a focus on collaborative working at MFT?

Yes, MFT champions collaborative working and transformation, valuing input from its 28,000 workforce.

What are the working hours for the Compliance Manager position?

The job description does not specify working hours; candidates should refer to the Job Description & Person Specification for more details.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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Mission & Purpose

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the UK, employing over 20,000 staff. We are responsible for running a family of nine hospitals across six separate sites, providing a wide range of services from comprehensive local general hospital care through to highly specialised regional and national services. We are the main provider of hospital care to approximately 750,000 people in Manchester and Trafford and the single biggest provider of specialised services in the North West of England. We are also the lead provider for a significant number of specialised services including Breast Care, Vascular, Cardiac, Respiratory, Urology Cancer, Paediatrics, Women’s Services, Ophthalmology and Genomic Medicine.