GROUP MAINTENANCE AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER 

Salary:                                  £35,433 - £41,069 pro rata (pay award pending)
Benefits:                               Up to £10,677 Employer Pension contributions
                                              42 Days Annual Leave (incl. Bank Holidays & Christmas Closure
Location:                              Newcastle & Stafford College site
Hours:                                   Full-time 37 Hours per week

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country.  In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections. This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF).

The inspection report praised all areas of the College's provision and acknowledged NSCG's 'staff are professional, friendly, incredibly supportive and work tirelessly to meet the needs of learners' 'teachers improve their practice based upon the support they receive' and 'teachers create highly supportive, calm and highly aspirational environments in which learners and apprentices thrive'.' In summary, NSCG is a great place to work and study.

To read the full Ofsted report for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, please visit the Ofsted Government website, select Find an Inspection Report and search for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group.

The group is currently home to a population of over 6,500 full-time students with around 2000 adult learners and students on higher education programmes. We have over 1,500 apprentices where we work with over 850 individual employers. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic, suitably qualified individual with relevant experience to manage the robust co-ordination of statutory compliance within the Estates department.

The role will encompass the development of an effective service delivery, risk management and live risk register, policy updates, safe systems of works, method statements, construction safety documents, compliance recording systems, resource planning, effective communications, and training and development.

You will have a proven track record of successfully managing the delivery of a maintenance compliance service, along with thorough, and up to date, understanding of compliance related safety legislation and associated standards/guidance and their practical application in a multi-functional, dynamic and complex organisation.

The main duties of the post holder are:

To optimise compliance against statutory requirements and guidance for technical risks.
To provide regular reports, and present data via dashboards, on performance for all building maintenance statutory compliance and planned maintenance contracts.
To develop and maintain up-to-date and accurate asset lists and associated detail on the planned maintenance system of items requiring statutory maintenance, inspection, testing, and remedial works in accordance with SFG20, manufacturers recommendations, CIBSE, BSRIA, etc.
To develop and update systems, procedures, processes and to ensure up to date live record of comprehensive evidence documentation is in place.
To ensure technical specifications and supporting documents are developed and regularly updated for statutory and planned maintenance work and included within contracts and work requests. 
Required Skills and Experience: 

A proven track record of successfully managing the delivery of a maintenance compliance service.
Holds a Level 5 qualification in a relevant discipline.
To be diligent in the management of compliance activity and ensuring recording of evidence is undertaken.
Have a thorough, and up to date, understanding of compliance related safety legislation and associated standards/guidance and their practical application in a multi-functional, dynamic and complex organisation.
Ability to work on own initiative and to make decisions within the framework of established policies, procedures and standards.
Ability to analyse information and data relating to complex situations and to communicate findings clearly and precisely.
What's in it for you?

The college offers an excellent benefits package which includes:

Employer Pension contributions (Local Government Pension Scheme)
Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice).
Subsidised Gym Membership.
Health-related benefits including Subsidised Health Scheme.
Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget).
Staff parking available
On site restaurant facilities and FREE early morning coffee/tea and toast.
How to apply

To apply for the role of Group Maintenance & Compliance Officer, please click 'Apply Now' to complete an online application form.

(If you are applying via a jobs board, you will receive an e-mail and link that will take you directly to our application form on the Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group website).

The closing date for completed applications is 13th April 2025.

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community