Compliance Technician

at  University of Chichester

PART TIME: 22.2 HOURS PER WEEK (0.6 FTE)

Current working pattern is split evenly over 3 days; Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, starting at 06:30 each morning although the post holder may be required to work flexibly to cover the requirements of the role. Flexibility can be offered on the days to be worked for the right candidate.
About this role
We are currently seeking a versatile, flexible post holder with previous compliance experience to join our supportive and friendly Estate Management Team to coordinate and advise on a range of compliance services across our University sites. This “hands on” role is responsible for the coordination and delivery of Estate Management legal compliance activities in connection with statutory testing, including but not limited to: fire alarms, emergency lighting, security alarms. The work will include daily testing and recording of systems and assisting with fire safety, where appropriate. You must be proactive, well organised and accurate with a customer focused, helpful and flexible approach to work. The role requires some work outside of office hours to undertake mandatory testing.
About you
You will have a good general education, and extensive knowledge of safety and compliance issues in the workplace including knowledge of safety and fire detection systems. You will be able to demonstrate a high standard of literacy, numeracy and attention to detail. You will need good interpersonal and communication skills, a professional manner and the ability to build relationships. You will need to be approachable, adaptable and conscientious. Previous experience is essential, ideally within a similar environment, as is the ability to work to tight deadlines and manage and prioritise workload.
About the team
You’ll be joining a highly professional, committed and student focused academic community and work within a small, friendly and flexible team, who are keen to contribute to our student experience while enjoying a good work life balance.

In addition to your salary we offer a competitive reward package with a range of staff benefits and discounts which include:

• Defined Benefit pension schemes via our providers the Local Government Pension or Teachers’ Pension Schemes. Your own monthly contributions are enhanced with employer contributions and a substantial automatic lump sum life cover scheme enhancement.
• A paid closure period over the Christmas break is in addition to our generous holiday allowance with bank holidays too and an occupational sickness scheme.
• There’s also an on-site gym; a cycle purchase salary sacrifice scheme; subsidised bus travel between our Bognor and Chichester campuses and Chichester town centre; 24/7 Employee Assistance programme to support our staff and extensive personal / professional training opportunities throughout the year.

Enquiries are welcomed by Jon Witton, Health and Safety Adviser, J.Witton@chi.ac.uk

• Closing Date: Tuesday 28 January 2025 (midnight)
• Interview Date: w/c 10 February 2025

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