Estates and Facilities Compliance Officer

Job summary
To support the Group Director of Estates and Facilities and the Associate Director of Compliance, Risk and Governance (EF) to ensure that the estates and facilities services to the MFT estate are provided in a compliant fashion, in accordance with current legislation and guidance, and supports a caring environment through the delivery of an effective service providing best value and high quality.

Directly reporting to the EF Compliance Manager, you will support the division, with the program of co-ordination, implementation, monitoring and delivery of the Compliance responsibilities and provide assurance that effective and responsive processes are maintained across the MFT sites and Off Campus Properties, with all known risks recorded an appropriately managed.

Main duties of the job
Supporting the Compliance, Risk and Governance Team (CRaG Team) you will implement the Estates and Facilities strategy for Compliance, Risk & Governance and develop compliance-based services in line with relevant health and safety legislation and Department of Health strategy and guidance. You will support the team in ensuring that all Statutory and Mandatory requirements for Estates and Facilities Services provided by In-house teams; PFI partners and other FM Service providers are satisfied and all known risks recorded on registers and appropriately managed, working closely with the Estates and Facilities Health & Safety Team.

You will liaise and work closely with the Property and Estates Development Team (P&ED) to ensure that development schemes, backlog maintenance and lifecycle replacement are carried out in a compliant fashion.

About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to shape your career.With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes.Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others.At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you're part of something bigger from day one.

Details
Date posted: 30 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 349-EST-8040568-RL3
Job locations: Manchester University Foundation NHS Trust, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

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Closing vacancy listings early
We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?
A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

• Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.
• Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.
• Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check
Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS
At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service
Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• HNC/HND in Electrical, Mechanical or Building Services
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent level of experience

Desirable

• Health & Safety IOSH Certification
• Asbestos Awareness certification

Knowledge
Essential

• Evidence of Continued Professional Development in Healthcare / Engineering related topics i.e. Decontamination, Medical Gases, Electrical, Water, Lifts, Asbestos, Ventilation, Fire

Experience
Essential

• Experience in Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• At least 3-5 years' experience in large acute oHealthcare Estates environment
• Experienced in the use of CAFM systems ie. Maximo, Planit, Concerto, Backtraq(FM)
• Fully conversant with Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and associated legislation.
• NHS Estates HTMs, HBNs, British Standards and approved codes of practice

Desirable

• Risk Assessment Training
• Manual Handling Training
• Previously held an appointed AP position
• Experience of working for an NHS Trust with outsourced services through a Private Finance Initiative (PFI) Agreement.
• Experience of Service Level Agreements

Skills
Essential

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Able to establish collaborative working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Able to effectively operate a data holding / management system e.g. Concerto
• Able to prioritise and manage own workload with minimal supervision
• Able to prepare and deliver information and data summaries to a high standard
• Ability to deal with challenging requirements in a calm and diplomatic manner.
• Ability to compile, source and analyse data to produce meaningful reports
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent planning and Organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work
• Ability to work to multiple local and national deadlines, objectives and targets
• Ability to accurately interpret and present data in appropriate formats
• Able to establish effective relationships
• Experience of working in a pressurised reactive environment
• Experience of estate related audits and control procedures.
• To be able to demonstrate managing multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal, persuasion and influencing skills
• Ability to prioritise and communicate issues to colleagues
• Ability to work without supervision
• Ability to carryout works across all sites.
• Adaptable to change
• Good communication skills
• Well-developed problem-solving skills and a flexible approach to developing solutions.
• Maintaining Continuous Professional Development by training.
• IT literate
• Demonstrate good leadership skills

Desirable

• Full UK Driving Licence

Skills
Essential

• Confident in presenting and chairing meeting
• Enthusiastic & self-motivated
• Proactive
• Completer/Finisher
• Receptive to change
• Good communicator & confident with people
• Able to communicate at all levels both orally and written.
• Ability to work under pressure and demanding environment to ensure deadlines are met
• A good team worker who can work effectively with clinical, managerial & other colleagues
• Patient and Understanding
• Ability to interact at all levels
• Flexible and adaptable
• Evidence of diplomacy and negotiating skills
• Ability to prioritise
• Understand the needs of escalation in the correct manner
• Honest and trustworthy
• Strong confident character
• Good persuasive skills
• Focused on delivering task in hand

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details
Employer name: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Manchester University Foundation NHS Trust, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: E&F Compliance Manager, Daniel Penman, daniel.penman@mft.nhs.uk

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.