Head of Compliance

Job description

Job Title: Compliance Assurance Manager – Statutory & Technical Assurance

PRS are partnered with a private security company who are looking for a Head of Compliance who will lead a specialist team dedicated to providing objective verification and audit of all technical and engineering compliance obligations across their building and M&E infrastructure.

Location: London

Employment Type: Full time / Hybrid

Role Overview

You will shape and deliver our compliance assurance strategy, lead a high-performing team, and ensure robust audit and assurance practices across statutory disciplines. You’ll also take direct responsibility for compliance assurance on a designated key account, working closely with operational teams and the client.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and maintain a company-wide compliance assurance framework aligned with legal requirements and business goals.
• Lead, mentor, and grow the Compliance Assurance team, setting standards of objectivity and technical excellence.
• Drive the national risk-based audit programme to deliver consistent, high-quality assurance outcomes.
• Produce clear, insightful compliance reporting and dashboards for senior leadership.
• Serve as the internal expert on statutory compliance interpretation and assurance.

Key Account Compliance

• Lead and perform compliance audits for a designated key account, ensuring contractual and statutory obligations are met.
• Verify compliance evidence (e.g., safety certificates, inspections, maintenance records).
• Identify and manage non-conformances and oversee corrective actions through to closure.
• Act as the primary assurance contact for the account’s operational team and, where required, the client.
• Produce detailed performance reports and KPIs for the key account.

Health & Safety

• Promote and model a strong Health & Safety culture, reporting incidents and adhering to safe work practices.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

• Champion inclusivity, respect, and diversity within your team and across the business.

Who You Are

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Proven senior experience in statutory compliance or technical assurance, ideally within Facilities Management or similar high-risk environments.
• Strong knowledge of statutory requirements including gas safety, electrical compliance, fire safety, water hygiene (L8), LOLER, PUWER, and related standards.
• Preferably from a Mechanical or Electrical engineering background.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a team that values compliance leadership, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. You’ll play a key role in shaping how we manage risk and assurance across complex environments, with opportunities for professional growth and impact.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

23-12-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English