Compliance and Contracts Manager
| Posting date: | 20 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £48,149 to £55,755 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 June 2026 |
| Location: | Bradford, West Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | University of Bradford |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | HR0198412-3 |
Summary
University of Bradford
At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential, has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last five years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Safeguarding
The University of Bradford is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and Adults at Risk through robust safer recruitment practices.
What you will be doing:
This is an important role within the University’s Maintenance Team. The postholder will be responsible for demonstrating how the University meets its legal requirements in relation to buildings, plant and equipment. You will also lead our approach to the compliant and effective use of maintenance contracts and support the wider team with the provision of facilities management IT systems.
As technical lead within the Maintenance team, you’ll oversee the provision of safe-systems-of-work and build, monitor and update a long-term maintenance plan for the University.
Qualifications/ experience:
Level 6 qualification in relevant subject area or relevant professional experience (facilities management, engineering, building surveying, quantity surveying, contract management).
Experience of managing the provision of estates and building maintenance services
Extensive knowledge of UK maintenance standards and processes
Celebrating Diversity – The University of Bradford
At the University of Bradford, we recognise and embrace people that work in diverse ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.
In Return we Offer:
30 days and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
Family-friendly policies
Great campus facilities including:
Unique fitness centre
Eye clinic
Physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation,
Counselling & mental health services
On site nursery
Food & drink outlets
Generous employer contribution pension schemes - Universities Superannuation Scheme
Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts
Find more information about the many other benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery.
Additional Information:
If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, please message, email or call Matthew Tidmarsh - m.tidmarsh@bradford.ac.uk . We would love to hear from you.
At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential, has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last five years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Safeguarding
The University of Bradford is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and Adults at Risk through robust safer recruitment practices.
What you will be doing:
This is an important role within the University’s Maintenance Team. The postholder will be responsible for demonstrating how the University meets its legal requirements in relation to buildings, plant and equipment. You will also lead our approach to the compliant and effective use of maintenance contracts and support the wider team with the provision of facilities management IT systems.
As technical lead within the Maintenance team, you’ll oversee the provision of safe-systems-of-work and build, monitor and update a long-term maintenance plan for the University.
Qualifications/ experience:
Level 6 qualification in relevant subject area or relevant professional experience (facilities management, engineering, building surveying, quantity surveying, contract management).
Experience of managing the provision of estates and building maintenance services
Extensive knowledge of UK maintenance standards and processes
Celebrating Diversity – The University of Bradford
At the University of Bradford, we recognise and embrace people that work in diverse ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.
In Return we Offer:
30 days and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
Family-friendly policies
Great campus facilities including:
Unique fitness centre
Eye clinic
Physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation,
Counselling & mental health services
On site nursery
Food & drink outlets
Generous employer contribution pension schemes - Universities Superannuation Scheme
Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts
Find more information about the many other benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery.
Additional Information:
If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, please message, email or call Matthew Tidmarsh - m.tidmarsh@bradford.ac.uk . We would love to hear from you.