Job Description

Technical Compliance Manager

£51,000 - £58,000 plus private healthcare, pension with up to 10% employer contributions and more great benefits (Work Level 5)

Home based - in this role you can be based anywhere in the UK, coming to our Manchester office for team meetings and events and some occasional national travel to visit sites when required (find out more about our hybrid working policy at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy).

We're looking for two Technical Compliance Managers to join our Property Risk, Health, Safety and Environment team and help us ensure our sites are safe, compliant and fit for the future. These roles will lead compliance, risk and assurance activity across our trading and non-trading property estate, helping us meet our legal and regulatory responsibilities while continuously improving how we manage compliance across Co-op.

We're recruiting for two specialist areas: one role with a focus on Asbestos Management and one with a focus on Fire Safety & Protection. While each role will provide expertise in its specialist discipline, both will support and influence compliance activity across a broader range of technical compliance areas.

Why this role matters

Property compliance plays a critical role in protecting our colleagues, customers, members and business. These are influential roles where you'll help shape compliance strategy, provide expert guidance, and work with senior stakeholders to strengthen standards across one of the UK's largest and most diverse property portfolios. It's an opportunity to drive meaningful change, influence important decisions, and help build a culture that goes beyond simply meeting compliance requirements.

What you’ll do

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of compliance frameworks, policies, standards and controls across the property estate
• Act as the subject matter expert for either asbestos management or fire safety and protection, providing specialist advice and assurance
• Deliver compliance audits, assurance activities and controls testing, ensuring risks are identified and effectively managed
• Work with colleagues and suppliers to monitor compliance performance and drive continuous improvement
• Provide oversight and assurance of compliance reporting, helping ensure data is accurate, reliable and supports decision-making
• Monitor changes in legislation and emerging risks, ensuring appropriate controls and actions are implemented
• Chair governance forums and provide constructive challenge to stakeholders where standards or legal requirements are not being met
• Lead, coach and develop colleagues while building strong relationships across Property, Facilities Management, Engineering and wider business teams

What you’ll bring

We’re committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you’ll need to bring:

• A recognised qualification in either asbestos management (BOHS P405 or equivalent) or fire safety (NEBOSH Fire, IFE, IFSM or equivalent)
• NEBOSH Certificate and either working towards a NEBOSH Diploma or already holding the qualification
• Experience leading compliance, risk or assurance programmes within a property, facilities, engineering or similar environment
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and compliance management systems, with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders
• Proven experience developing and improving compliance frameworks, controls and assurance processes
• Experience using CAFM and other compliance management systems to manage information, monitor performance and support effective decision-making
• Commercially aware with a pragmatic approach to risk management and continuous improvement

Why Co-op?

At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:

• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Private healthcare
• Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
• 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands
• Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice
• 24/7 colleague support service
• Training and support for your development and career progression
• Cycle-to-work scheme

A place you’ll belong

We’re building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.

We’re proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll support you.

Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion

Please note that we may close applications for this role early.

As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes up to 50 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.