Compliance Contract Manager (EFL – Electrical, Fire & Lifts)

Portsmouth Source: WhatJobs

£83,000–£101,000

MMP is seeking an experienced Compliance Contract Manager (EFL) to join the Compliance Team based in Portsmouth.

This role is responsible for managing contracts covering:

Electrical Inspection and Testing
Fire Risk Assessments and Associated Servicing
Lift Servicing and Maintenance

Location: Portsmouth

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Working Pattern: Flexible working hours scheme

Salary : £450 per day

You will play a key role in ensuring the Council achieves and maintains 100% compliance across these critical safety areas, helping to keep residents, visitors and building users safe.

In addition to core responsibilities, you may be allocated responsibility for other compliance activities (Tier 2 disciplines) as the service develops. These responsibilities will involve contract management, performance monitoring and stakeholder engagement to ensure continued compliance delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Manage contracts relating to electrical, fire and lift compliance services.
Chair and lead monthly contract review meetings, ensuring KPIs and performance targets are achieved.
Monitor contractor performance, maintain accurate records and ensure actions are completed.
Work closely with the Compliance Administrator to support effective contract administration.
Assist with the specification, procurement and mobilisation of compliance contracts.
Attend operational and strategic meetings as required.
Coordinate effectively between the Compliance Team, contractors and Council colleagues to secure property access for inspections, testing and servicing activities.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with residents, leaseholders, councillors, building users and internal stakeholders.
Verify contractor invoices and ensure payments align with contractual agreements and delivered services.
Support and deputise for the Compliance Manager when required.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of compliance processes and service delivery.

About You

We are looking for a proactive and organised professional who can effectively manage contractors, stakeholders and compliance activities.

You will have:

Experience working within a compliance environment, with knowledge of at least one of the following areas:
Electrical Inspection and Testing
Fire Safety and Fire Risk Assessments
Proven experience managing contractors and driving performance against agreed targets and service standards.
A strong understanding of compliance requirements and the importance of timely delivery.
Experience preparing and presenting monthly compliance performance reports.
Knowledge of regulations relating to electrical safety inspections and testing, fire risk assessments, and associated remedial actions.
An understanding of LOLER regulations and lift compliance activities would be advantageous.
Experience applying budget management and cost control principles, including assessing value for money and verifying contractor invoices.
Strong commercial awareness and financial management skills.
Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and other data management systems.
Experience using compliance management systems or the ability to quickly learn new platforms.
Strong organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage significant volumes of compliance data accurately.
The ability to communicate confidently with a wide range of stakeholders through meetings, presentations and written reports.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the confidence to challenge and influence when necessary.
Experience building effective relationships with customers, clients, contractors and internal stakeholders while managing expectations professionally.