Deputy Head of Compliance-Contracts role at The University of Manchester.
The University of Manchester is committed to maintaining the highest standards of compliance and is looking to appoint a dedicated and experienced Deputy Head of Compliance (Contracts) to lead the strategic and operational delivery of specialist maintenance and compliance contracts across our diverse estate.
Overview
Reporting to the Head of Compliance and Maintenance (FMC), you will oversee a team of Contracts Managers and specialist staff, ensuring statutory compliance, service excellence, and value for money. You’ll manage a portfolio of high‑value contracts covering mechanical, electrical, fire safety, security, and more.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and develop a high‑performing contracts team.
* Manage specialist contracts and ensure robust governance and supplier performance.
* Drive procurement, re‑tendering, and contract strategy development.
* Monitor budgets and identify efficiencies across multiple contracts.
* Collaborate with Estates colleagues to ensure seamless service delivery.
* Promote health, safety, sustainability, and social responsibility.
* Act as deputy to the Head of Compliance and Maintenance when required.
About You
* Proven leadership in estates, facilities or engineering environments.
* Strong contract management and procurement expertise.
* In‑depth knowledge of statutory compliance and building systems.
* Financial acumen and experience managing complex budgets.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* A qualification at HND/HNC level (or equivalent) in engineering, facilities or building services.
Desirable
NEBOSH/IOSH qualification, membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IWFM, CIBSE, IFE, CIPS), and experience in higher education or public‑sector estates.
Benefits
* Fantastic market‑leading pension scheme.
* Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme.
* Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays.
* Additional paid closure over the Christmas period.
* Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers.
Equal Opportunity Employer
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Flexible Working
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Recruitment Agency Policy
Please be aware that due to the number of applications we unfortunately may not be able to provide individual feedback on your application. Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from recruitment agencies. Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk. Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Vacancy Enquiries
Name: FMC Operational Services
Email: FMCOperationalServices@manchester.ac.uk
General Enquiries
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical Support
0161 850 2004
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Closing Date
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Further Particulars
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Legal
Industries: Higher Education
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