Asbestos Health and Safety Manager

Pertemps; Harrow; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Asbestos and Health and Safety Manager for the London Borough of Harrow. The role involves providing technical leadership for asbestos management and ensuring compliance across housing stock. Ideal candidates will have experience in social housing environments, strong legislative knowledge, and excellent organizational skills. The position offers a hybrid working pattern, with an initial contract of 6 months that may extend.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable commitment to the Council's Equal Opportunities Policy.
• Proven experience managing health and safety functions within large organizations.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Act as the competent person under the Control of Asbestos Regulations.
• Provide technical advice on asbestos matters to internal teams.
• Develop and implement the Council's Asbestos Management Plan.

Skills

Commitment to Equal Opportunities Policy

Experience managing asbestos in social housing

Knowledge of Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012

Experience managing health and safety functions

Overseeing contractors

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Position: Asbestos and Health and Safety Manager

Location: Forward Drive, Harrow, HA3 8NT (London Borough of Harrow)

Employer: Pertemps Recruitment Partnership on behalf of the London Borough of Harrow

Contract: Temporary - Initial 6 months with potential extension

Working Pattern: Hybrid; Typically, 2-3 days in the office

Pay: £27.56 per hour PAYE (Negotiable)

About the Role

Pertemps Recruitment, partnering with the London Borough of Harrow, is seeking an experienced Asbestos and Health and Safety Manager to join the Housing team. The role of Asbestos and Health and Safety Manager will provide technical leadership on asbestos management and ensure compliance across the council's housing stock.

Key Responsibilities for the Asbestos and Health and Safety Manager

• Act as the competent person under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 for the council's housing portfolio.
• Provide technical advice and support to internal LBH teams on all asbestos matters.
• Develop, maintain and implement the Council's Asbestos Management Plan (AMP) and Asbestos Policy in line with CAR 2012 and HSE guidance (e.g., HSG264, HSG248).
• Lead asbestos-related elements of compliance action plans and change programmes.
• Ensure the Council meets statutory and regulatory requirements for asbestos management.
• Report on compliance, performance and KPIs, and elevate risks and incidents to senior leadership in a timely manner.
• Maintain robust processes for recording compliance information across all areas of responsibility.

Requirements for the successful candidate for the Asbestos and Health and Safety Manager

• Demonstrable commitment to the Council's Equal Opportunities Policy and its application in this role.
• Experience managing asbestos in social housing environments.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, including Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, HSAWA 1974, CDM Regulations 2015, and sector guidance.
• Proven experience managing health and safety functions within a large or complex organisation.
• Experience overseeing contractors and delivering compliance programmes.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.

About us

For almost 60 years, Pertemps Recruitment Partnership have been the market leader in providing permanent and temporary staffing solutions and we are one of the most established players within the recruitment industry.

London Borough of Harrow is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit.