Compliance Manager in City of London

Compliance Manager, Higher Education, permanent, London, onsite working, £44,000-£48,000

Leading Higher Education provider in the Arts and Performance World is recruiting for a Risk, Governance & Estates Compliance Manager.

This is an involved and key role coordinating and maintaining the organisation’s approach to risk, governance, compliance, and estates-related health & safety, ensuring systems, processes, and records are robust, consistent, and effective.

Working closely with the Heads of Operations and Estates, you will ensure policies are in place, compliance activity is well managed and there is a clear framework in place for assurance.

You will also look for opportunities for best practice and continuous improvement.

The main responsibilities of the Compliance Manager are

• Maintain and oversee Health & Safety documentation, records, and systems
• Log, track, and monitor actions arising from H&S audits, Fire risk assessments, Incident investigations, Compliance inspections
• Maintain training records and oversee the H&S training matrix
• Support onboarding of new staff by coordinating H&S system access and training
• Track and maintain statutory inspection schedules and certification, including fire safety, water hygiene, LOLER, and PUWER
• Support the Estates function in maintaining accurate compliance and asset records
• Maintain fire safety documentation, evacuation records, and drill logs
• Monitor and track remedial works arising from inspections and risk assessments
• Maintain and improve compliance tracking systems and data accuracy
• Produce regular reports, dashboards, and KPIs for senior stakeholders, including Board and Committees
• Ensure clear audit trails and documentation are in place to support inspections
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and reporting
• Work collaboratively with departments to ensure compliance responsibilities are clear and manageable.
• Support the Group Operations Director with additional governance, risk, and compliance coordination requirements
• Draft and coordinate reports, briefings, and papers as required
• Promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in all activities
• Comply with GDPR, Health & Safety, and organisational policies

Person specification and skills. You have

• IOSH Managing Safely, or equivalent Health & Safety qualification as a minimum
• If you have NEBOSH qualification that would be an advantage
• Experience in Education, Arts or Performance related venues would be an advantage
• Experience in a governance, compliance, risk, or operational coordination role
• Understanding of Risk registers and governance processes, Health & Safety and statutory compliance, Audit and compliance tracking
• Experience managing documentation, systems, and reporting
• Experience working across teams and coordinating multiple stakeholders
• Strong organisational and coordination skills and excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to track actions, manage deadlines, and escalate issues plus good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Confident working with data, reports, and systems and developing dashboards and reports
• Microsoft Office
• Highly organised and detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Collaborative and approachable and calm under pressure
• If you have experience training in audit, risk management or compliance frameworks and a facilities or estates related qualification that would be an advantage

This is a great opportunity, apply now.

Due to the large number of applications that we receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Val Wade Recruitment are actively looking for applicants from underrepresented communities, and pride ourselves as an equal opportunities’ employer and agency.