Compliance Officer


Company:	Aston University
Salary:	£38,784 to £46,049 a year, pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Birmingham, B4 7ET
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	15 Oct 2026
Closing date:	8 Nov 2026

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Summary

This is a full-time 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave, The role will cover Fire, Legionella, building safety, governance, and maintenance. You will also be establishing and leading a compliance team. You will be managing the delivery of all compliance inspections delivered both in-house and by external contractors. You will review all compliance records and raise defects and jobs for both engineering and maintenance teams. You will be maintaining accurate asset registers of equipment, statutory inspections and maintenance contracts.

What you'll need to succeed

You will have a track record of delivering compliance at a high level and of establishing and leading a team. You will be confident collaborating with senior stakeholders and in reporting into senior team members. You will ideally have a degree in a relevant subject, Legionella RP training, LOLER and PSSR training. You will also have outstanding knowledge of Fire Safety standards in a higher education context.

What you'll get in return

You will benefit from working in a socially motivated and passionate team, with an outstanding culture of support and development. You will enjoy 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, generous pension contributions, staff wellbeing benefits and discounted meals on site.

What we offer:

Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.

Excellent training and development opportunities.

A generous annual leave scheme with 25 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.

Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.

Great family friendly policies.

On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available

Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.

Aston University may be able to sponsor those who are already on a Skilled Worker Visa issued before 04 April 2024 or 22 July 2025. If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role. Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting.See here for more information on Skilled Worker visa eligibility: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

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