Compliance Contract Manager (EFL – Electrical, Fire & Lifts)
2 days ago
Portsmouth
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. Please get in contact to find out more about the job role.