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.
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