Description
We're looking for a Technical Compliance Manager to join our Property Risk, Health, Safety and Environment team. As a Technical Compliance Manager, you will lead compliance, risk and assurance activity across our trading and non-trading property estate, helping us meet our legal and regulatory responsibilities while continuously improving how we manage compliance across Co-op.
What you'll do
- Lead the development and continuous improvement of compliance frameworks, policies, standards and controls across the property estate
- Act as the subject matter expert for either asbestos management or fire safety and protection, providing specialist advice and assurance
- Deliver compliance audits, assurance activities and controls testing, ensuring risks are identified and effectively managed
- Work with colleagues and suppliers to monitor compliance performance and drive continuous improvement
- Provide oversight and assurance of compliance reporting, helping ensure data is accurate, reliable and supports decision-making
- Monitor changes in legislation and emerging risks, ensuring appropriate controls and actions are implemented
- Chair governance forums and provide constructive challenge to stakeholders where standards or legal requirements are not being met
- Lead, coach and develop colleagues while building strong relationships across Property, Facilities Management, Engineering and wider business teams
What you'll bring
- A recognised qualification in either asbestos management (BOHS P405 or equivalent) or fire safety (NEBOSH Fire, IFE, IFSM or equivalent)
- NEBOSH Certificate and either working towards a NEBOSH Diploma or already holding the qualification
- Experience leading compliance, risk or assurance programmes within a property, facilities, engineering or similar environment
- Strong knowledge of health, safety and compliance management systems, with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders
- Proven experience developing and improving compliance frameworks, controls and assurance processes
- Experience using CAFM and other compliance management systems to manage information, monitor performance and support effective decision-making
- Commercially aware with a pragmatic approach to risk management and continuous improvement
Benefits
- An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
- 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
- A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
- Private healthcare
- Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
- 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands
- Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
- Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice
- 24/7 colleague support service
- Training and support for your development and career progression
- Cycle-to-work scheme