Facilities Maintenance Compliance Officer (Healthcare Environment)

Facilities Maintenance Compliance Officer (Healthcare Environment)

Location: Central London
Contract: Ongoing agency contract (with genuine potential to become permanent)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm
Pay: Equivalent to £47,000 per annum

About the Opportunity

A leading private healthcare organisation in Central London is seeking an experienced Facilities Maintenance Compliance Officer to join its expanding Estates & Facilities Management department. Due to significant growth in their estate, this is a key role with clear scope to develop into a Head of Compliance position for the right candidate.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in healthcare compliance, facilities management, and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to step into a role with both responsibility and long-term career potential.

Role Overview

The Facilities Maintenance Compliance Officer will ensure that all estate-related activities meet statutory, regulatory, and internal compliance standards. Working alongside the Estates and Facilities Management Team, you will oversee compliance frameworks, support operational teams, and ensure PPM schedules are delivered safely, effectively, and in accordance with SFG20 standards.

This role involves close liaison with engineers, technical and non‑technical contractors, and internal stakeholders across the hospital environment.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee and maintain all statutory and regulatory compliance related to facilities and estates maintenance.
Ensure planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities are scheduled, completed, and documented in line with SFG20 standards.
Liaise with in‑house maintenance engineers and a range of subcontractors to ensure work is delivered safely, on time, and to compliance standards.
Manage and develop compliance programmes including policies relating to areas such as anti-bribery, modern slavery, and general estates governance.
Conduct internal audits, inspections, and compliance checks—ensuring all findings are recorded, escalated, and actioned.
Serve as first point of contact for operational compliance queries within the Estates team.
Support senior management with compliance projects, estates reporting, and improvement initiatives.
Maintain accurate compliance records, asset logs, and documentation to support statutory inspection regimes.
Contribute to a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement within the department.

Skills & Experience Required

Experience in a similar role within a hospital or healthcare facility is strongly preferred.
Solid understanding of compliance frameworks, statutory maintenance requirements, and healthcare estates terminology.
Working knowledge of SFG20, PPM scheduling, and facilities maintenance processes.
Excellent coordination and communication skills for working with engineers, contractors, and internal teams.
Strong audit, documentation, and reporting capabilities.
Ability to work collaboratively in a busy estates environment with high compliance expectations.
Proactive, organised, and able to take corrective action where required.

What This Role Offers

Opportunity to join a respected healthcare organisation at an exciting time of growth.
Long-term career development, with scope to progress into a Head of Compliance role as the estate expands.
Supportive team culture within a professional Estates & Facilities department.
Competitive agency rate equivalent to £47,000 annually