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