Academic ConnectFacilities Compliance Supervisor
Facilities Compliance Supervisor
Are you passionate about compliance, safety, and operational excellence? We are seeking a proactive and experienced Facilities Compliance Supervisor to lead our compliance team and ensure our diverse estate remains safe, legally compliant, and operationally efficient.
In this pivotal role, you will:
- Lead and manage a team of 8 Compliance Operatives, overseeing statutory and internal compliance inspections across academic, administrative, and residential buildings.
- Coordinate planned and reactive compliance activities, ensuring all inspections and remedial actions are completed to the highest standards.
- Manage compliance schedules for fire safety, Legionella, emergency lighting, and more, ensuring all statutory requirements are met.
- Act as the main point of contact for compliance-related queries, building strong relationships with Estates, Health and Safety, and other stakeholders.
- Analyse compliance data, produce reports, and drive continuous improvement in compliance processes.
- Mentor and develop your team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous learning.
About You
You will have:
- Experience supervising facilities or compliance teams, ideally within a large or complex estate.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and develop others.
- Proficiency in compliance systems, reporting tools, and data analysis.
- A sound understanding of statutory compliance requirements (e.g., fire safety, water hygiene).
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience (IOSH/NEBOSH certification desirable).
- The ability to travel between multiple sites and occasionally work outside normal office hours.
You will play a key role in maintaining a safe and compliant environment for staff, students, and visitors, making a real difference to our community. We offer a supportive team, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to work across a varied and interesting estate.
Why Join Us?
The University of Cambridge offers a wide range of benefits, including:
- Competitive salary with automatic pay progression and annual cost-of-living increases
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
- Access to workplace nurseries
- A highly competitive pension scheme with substantial employer contributions
- Travel schemes and retail discounts at over 2,000 outlets
- Support with relocation, where applicable
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please email Estates Division on EDR@admin.cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference BA48927 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Key information
Department/location
Salary
£31,236-£35,608
Reference
BA48927
Category
Date published
25 February 2026
Closing date
11 March 2026
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