Senior Statutory Compliance Manager

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Are you ready to lead on statutory compliance and risk management for a diverse property portfolio? We’re looking for an experienced Senior Statutory Compliance Manager to join our Property – Facilities Management team and play a pivotal role in shaping compliance strategy across the Council.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and implement the Council’s statutory compliance and risk strategy for property.
• Provide expert advice on property related legislative and regulatory requirements, ensuring full compliance across all buildings.
• Embed a culture of assurance and continuous improvement, introducing best practice and innovative solutions.
• Manage specialist teams covering asbestos, radon, fire safety, legionella, and statutory compliance.
• Engage with senior stakeholders and external bodies to influence and drive compliance excellence.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Significant experience in risk management, statutory compliance, and health & safety systems.
• Proven ability to influence at senior levels, write executive reports, and manage high-performing teams.
• Strong knowledge of property-related legislative obligations and compliance assurance regimes.
• Nebosh Diploma (Level 6), BOSE and Radiation Protection Supervisor qualifed. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact, ensuring safe, compliant environments and driving strategic change across the organisation.

Support & Benefits:

• Generous Annual Leave Scheme (27 days increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service): Ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
• Flexi Time Scheme: Up to two days flexi leave every four weeks (pro rata for part-time employees), subject to service needs.
• Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security.
• Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.
• Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app.
• Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle.
• Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encouraging environmentally friendly commuting options.
• Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits and discounts.
• & much more

Provisional Interview Date: 21st January 2026

Apply today and help us build a safer, more compliant future.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.

Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.