Contracts & Compliance Manager

Description:

Compliance & Contracts Manager£35-40k pa

South Devon

The CompanyBuild Recruitment provides specialist recruitment services, supplying quality candidates on a temporary or permanent basis to leading organisations throughout the built environment – from executive to operative level.

With offices in London, Manchester, and the Southwest, we specialise in Housing, Construction, Facilities Management, Property, Surveying, Health & Safety, and Sales.

We are currently working with a well-established social housing contractor who are looking to appoint a Compliance & Scheduling Manager to support the delivery of maintenance and refurbishment contracts across Devon.

The RoleWe are seeking an organised and proactive Compliance & Scheduling Manager to provide administrative, compliance, and operational support to the Contracts Manager.

This is a fully office-based position and would suit an individual with excellent administration skills, experience within social housing maintenance, and a strong understanding of both planned and reactive repairs contracts.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring contractual compliance, maintaining accurate records, coordinating works programmes, and supporting the commercial and operational performance of the contract.

Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Contracts Manager and wider operational team.
Manage and maintain compliance documentation, certifications, and contract records.
Coordinate and schedule planned and reactive maintenance works.
Monitor contract performance and ensure key compliance deadlines are achieved.
Produce reports, spreadsheets, KPIs, and management information for internal and client reporting.
Liaise with operatives, subcontractors, suppliers, residents, and clients to ensure effective service delivery.
Support the management of work programmes and resource allocation.
Assist with the preparation and administration of quotations, variations, and pricing submissions.
Provide support with commercial processes including purchase orders, cost tracking, and invoice administration.
Ensure all documentation is maintained accurately and in line with company procedures and contractual requirements.
Support audits and compliance reviews as required.
Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and operational efficiency.What We're Looking ForEssential
Previous experience within a social housing, construction, maintenance, or property services environment.
Strong administrative and organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Experience supporting contracts, operations, or compliance functions.
Good working knowledge of planned maintenance and reactive repairs contracts.
Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Experience producing reports and managing contract documentation.
Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.
Ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.Desirable
Experience working for a social housing contractor.
Knowledge of compliance requirements within property maintenance contracts.
Exposure to pricing, quotations, variations, and commercial administration.
Experience using scheduling, workforce management, or housing maintenance systems.
Understanding of contract KPIs, service delivery targets, and client reporting requirements.Benefits
Competitive salary package.
Stable, long-term opportunity with a growing contractor.
Office-based role with a supportive team environment.
Opportunity to develop operational and commercial experience.
Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
Company benefits package.If you are interested in applying for the Compliance & Scheduling Manager role, apply now or contact Build Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

We'll take the time to understand your career history and motivations for a new role. We'll also take references and may ask for proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

We work with a wide variety of clients in the public and private sectors and will work with you to identify opportunities that best match your skills, experience, and career aspirations.

Please call Kirsty at Build recruitent on (phone number removed)