Asbestos Delivery Manager

Royal Borough of Greenwich; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in London seeks an Asbestos Delivery Manager to manage asbestos services and ensure compliance with safety regulations. The role offers leadership opportunities, focusing on developing processes and managing contractor performance. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience and strong communication skills, contributing to the safety and wellbeing of residents.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits package

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing asbestos services, including surveys and removal work.
• Proven experience in asbestos compliance management.
• Strong leadership and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of asbestos services, overseeing surveys and removal works.
• Develop and implement asbestos management processes.
• Manage compliance, updating the asbestos register.

Skills

Asbestos management

Leadership

Compliance management

Project management

Communication

Education

Relevant qualifications in asbestos management

Job description

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Job Introduction

Asbestos Delivery Manager

Royal Greenwich is a borough known for its modern, high-quality services, and vibrant, diverse communities.As a UNESCO World Heritage site, we are dedicated to realizing the full potential of our borough while navigating a challenging financial environment.

About the Repairs and Investment Service:

The Repairs and Investment service within the Housing and Safer Communities Directorate plays a pivotal role in delivering responsive repairs, capital works, and comprehensive safety and compliance services to over 25,000 Council tenants and leaseholders.With around 80,000 repairs carried out annually and a capital programme of approximately £30m this year, we deliver these services through a combination of in-house teams and external contractors.

As one of London's largest social landlords, the safety of our tenants and staff is our number one priority.To maintain and enhance this commitment, we have created a new Compliance team that will provide clear focus and ownership of safety and compliance across the borough.

The Role: Asbestos Delivery Manager

We are looking for a qualified, experienced, and professional Asbestos Delivery Manager to join our team.You will not only be an expert in asbestos management but also understand the importance of structured processes and effective management in ensuring the safety of our residents and buildings.

In this role, you will act as the Competent Person for all asbestos-related matters, overseeing the delivery of asbestos services across the Royal Borough of Greenwich.This includes embedding and maintaining robust processes and procedures across our in-house teams and supply chain, as well as leading the delivery of asbestos surveys, removal works, and keeping our asbestos register up-to-date.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Delivery: Lead the delivery of asbestos services, including overseeing surveys, removal works, and ensuring compliance with all safety regulations.
• Process & Procedure Development: Develop, implement, and embed asbestos management processes and procedures across our internal teams and contractors.
• Asbestos Compliance Management: Manage asbestos compliance, including maintaining and updating the asbestos register, monitoring performance, and ensuring projects are completed to the highest standards.
• Contract Management: Oversee the performance and budgets of asbestos surveying and removal contracts, ensuring they meet safety and regulatory requirements.
• Staff Management & Support: Provide leadership and direction to Asbestos Supervisors, setting strategic and operational targets to drive continuous improvement. Act as the primary point of contact for staff, contractors, and residents regarding asbestos-related matters.
• Innovation & Improvement: Take a lead role in encouraging innovation and continuously seeking ways to improve processes, efficiency, and safety standards.

What We're Looking For:

• Extensive experience in managing asbestos services, including surveys and removal work, preferably within a housing or property management context.
• Proven experience in asbestos compliance management, with a strong understanding of relevant legislation and safety standards.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to lead teams, manage contractors, and drive performance improvements.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with residents, contractors, key stakeholders, and elected members.
• A structured approach to project and contract management, with a focus on budget management, performance monitoring, and safety.

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience within the social housing sector or working with large-scale housing repair and maintenance services.
• Knowledge of the asbestos regulatory framework and experience working with compliance and risk management systems.

Why Join Us?

• We offer excellent career progression opportunities, along with continued professional development to ensure your ongoing growth.
• Be part of a dedicated and supportive team, where your contributions will directly impact the safety and wellbeing of our residents.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, alongside a collaborative work environment.
• A chance to work in one of London's most prestigious and forward-thinking boroughs, helping to ensure the safety of our communities.

If you are a passionate, solutions-oriented professional with a strong focus on safety and compliance, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please see attached job documents.When completing your application form, please detail in the supporting statement section how you meet the requirements set out in the Person Specification document.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Susan Murray; [e-mail]

Diversity Statement: Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.

High Volume Applications: Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.

Advert Close: All vacancies close at midnight unless otherwise stated.

Full Employment History: A full employment history is required for this role.Please provide a full employment history, together with a satisfactory written explanation of any gaps in employment.

How Applications are Scored: Each application is scored according to how well the supporting statement addresses each point on the Person Specification for the role.Candidates will be short-listed for interview on the extent to which they meet the specific points within the Person Specification. The Person Specification is supplied with the job advert.When completing your application, please use the supporting statement section to tell us how you meet each of the points on the Person Specification. We need to have this information in order to consider your application.

Salary: Salaries advertised are for a standard working week of 35 hours unless otherwise stated. Please use this 'Salary Calculator to help you calculate a pro rata salary.

Our Staff Values: Our Staff Values are important to us. Candidates will be continuously assessed against our staff values throughout the recruitment process. Where candidates demonstrate views and behaviours that do not meet the standards of our staff values, we reserve the right to reject their application/ registration.

Attached documents

• Job Description and Person Specification