Estates, Compliance and Sustainability Officer

Job summary

Cumbria Health are looking for an Estates, Compliance and Sustainability Officer to support the delivery of safe, compliant, sustainable and efficient estate services across the organisation.

This varied role provides operational, administrative and coordination support across Estates, Health & Safety, Sustainability, Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR), and Business Continuity functions. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining compliance records, coordinating planned and reactive maintenance activities, supporting sustainability and Net Zero initiatives, and assisting with audits, assurance processes and emergency preparedness planning.

Working closely with internal teams, contractors and external service providers, the postholder will help ensure statutory obligations, regulatory requirements and organisational objectives are met, contributing to a safe, resilient and environmentally sustainable working environment for staff, patients and visitors.

Full time position at 37.5 hours per week.

Closing Date: 11September 2026

Interviews: 24 September 2026

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Main duties of the job

The Estates, Compliance and Sustainability Officer provides operational, administrative, and coordination support across Estates, Health and Safety, Sustainability, Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR), and Business Continuity functions.

The postholder will support the delivery of safe, compliant, sustainable, and efficient estate services by maintaining accurate records, coordinating planned and reactive activities, monitoring compliance requirements, supporting sustainability and Net Zero programmes, and assisting with assurance, audit, and emergency preparedness activities.

The role acts as a key administrative and operational link between internal stakeholders, contractors, and service providers, helping ensure statutory obligations, organisational objectives, and regulatory requirements are met.

All staff are expected to work to Cumbria Health Values:

• Clinically focused - Everything every one of us does is for the patient
• Responsive - We listen, and we respond quickly in a patient focussed way
• One Team - We work together to provide a high-quality service which is organised and consistent, and in partnership with both the local Acute and Community Trusts
• High Standards - We provide skilled professionals working to the highest standards who are passionate about improving patient care
• Growth & Sustainability - With our strong roots we will continue to thrive and grow
• Communities - Connecting and engaging to meet local needs

About us

Cumbria Health places the patient, their family and their community at the heart of everything we do. We are an award-winning organisation, the first out-of-hours organisation in the country to be rated as outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

We provide primary health care services, both in and out of hours, across Cumbria. We are values-driven and place great emphasis on inclusivity and the wellbeing and development of our staff, while striving to provide a consistently high-quality service. Our service is designed to improve health and wellbeing.

Working for CH can offer flexible opportunities in terms of location, hours and working patterns so you can enjoy a great work life balance. In order to provide the best patient care we understand the importance of ensuring staff satisfaction and are consistently trying to ensure we offer our staff a positive working environment whether that be though training or social events.

Listen to your heart. Have the work life balance you'd love.

Details

• Date posted: 28 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £29,271.57 to £35,143 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: B0554-26-0085
• Job locations: Cumbria Health, 4 Wavell Drive, Rosehill Industrial Estate, Carlisle, CA1 2SE, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities, which follows, represents the broad range of tasks which may be required to be undertaken either routinely or periodically. This list is not exhaustive, and the role may include additional duties which are not listed here.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Estates and Facilities Support

• Coordinate planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes and reactive maintenance activities.
• Maintain estates work schedules, records, and service documentation.
• Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to support the delivery of estates services.
• Monitor completion of maintenance activities and ensure supporting documentation is received and recorded.
• Support asset management processes and maintain relevant estates databases.

Contractor Management and Administration

• Maintain contractor records, including insurance certificates, risk assessments, method statements, permits, and competency documentation.
• Support contractor induction and access arrangements.
• Monitor contractor compliance requirements and escalate any gaps or concerns.
• Maintain records relating to contractor performance and service delivery.

Compliance and Assurance

• Support the monitoring and administration of statutory and regulatory compliance requirements across the estate.
• Maintain compliance registers and associated evidence repositories.
• Assist with tracking actions arising from inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Produce reports and compliance dashboards for management review.
• Support preparation for external inspections and regulatory assessments.

Health and Safety Support

• Maintain health and safety records, policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Assist with incident reporting processes and the administration of investigations and corrective actions.
• Coordinate health and safety meetings, training records, and action logs.
• Support risk assessment management and document control processes.
• Contribute to the promotion of a positive health and safety culture across the organisation.

Sustainability and Net Zero

• Collect, validate, and maintain sustainability performance data, including energy, waste, water, and carbon-related information.
• Support the preparation of sustainability reports and performance submissions.
• Assist in monitoring progress against environmental and Net Zero objectives.
• Coordinate sustainability initiatives, campaigns, and staff engagement activities.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of carbon reduction and environmental improvement projects.

Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR)

• Provide administrative support for EPRR programmes and activities.
• Maintain emergency plans, response documentation, and contact directories.
• Support business continuity planning and document management processes.
• Assist in coordinating exercises, training activities, and lessons-learned reviews.
• Ensure EPRR documentation remains current and accessible.

Audit, Governance and Reporting

• Support internal and external audit preparation activities.
• Collate evidence and documentation required for assurance reviews.
• Maintain action trackers and monitor progress against agreed actions.
• Assist in the preparation of reports, performance information, and governance papers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and compliance assurance processes.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in accordance with organisational policies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and organisational procedures.
• Develop effective working relationships with colleagues, contractors, and external partners.
• Participate in training and development activities as required.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post