Compliance and Contracts Manager

Sigma Central

Job Role: Compliance & Contracts Manager

Pay Range: Local Government Scale 10, Points 34 - 37

Actual Salary from: £42,403 - £45,441

Hours: 37 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year

Start Date: As soon as possible

The Role

We are seeking an outstanding individual to monitor, lead and report on all elements of compliance across the Trust, ensuring all grounds and buildings are maintained to the highest standard of Health & Safety. Operational oversight of all contractual agreements across the Trust with a focus on procuring appropriate products / services and monitoring service and contract delivery – reporting to key stakeholders.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• To undertake relevant and compliant procurement activity and manage all central estates contracts including service documents and records, setting and reporting on agreed KPI’s.
• Undertake reviews of trust maintenance contracts including cleaning, grounds maintenance and reporting to key stakeholders.
• Ensure all schools are operating within the scope of the Trust’s Health and Safety Policy and that areas of concern are evaluated and financed to ensure the safety of all stakeholders.
• To participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager.

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

We're looking for you if you have:

·        [Professional Health and Safety Qualification IOSH or above

·        Evidence of leading on joint procurement and achieving value for money

·        Knowledge of statutory inspections and compliance responsibilities for educational/public buildings

·        Ability to work with tact and diplomacy and maintain confidentiality

Why work for The Sigma Trust, Sigma Central?

We can offer you:

·     A Competitive Salary

·     Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish

·     Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships

Employee benefits include:

·        Employee Assistance Programme

·        Pension scheme

·        Free membership to Perkbox

·        Cycle to Work scheme

·        Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms

Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.

Additional Information:

For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk

To Apply

To apply for this post, please follow the URL link provided below:

https://careers.sigmatrust.org.uk/Apply/U2l8708anbWEgQXBwbGljYXRpb24gRm9ybSBOb3ZlbWJlciAyMDIzfDM5fDU2MTY5MHwxfHxGYWxzZXwyMTIyfDMxMjAwNzF8MA%3d%3d?i=CzUg2NvSYuU%3d

Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CV’s and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information.

Closing date: Midday, Friday 14th June 2024

Shortlisting will take place on Friday 14th June 2024

Interviewing will take place on w/c 17th June 2024

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.