Asbestos Health and Safety Manager

Pertemps Harrow; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Asbestos and Health and Safety Manager to support the London Borough of Harrow's Housing team. This role will involve providing technical leadership on asbestos management, ensuring that the council meets all statutory requirements. Candidates should have relevant experience and qualifications in Health and Safety, with a strong understanding of asbestos regulations. The position offers a hybrid working model with initial temporary contract of 6 months.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing asbestos risks in housing.
• Understanding of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on asbestos management for the council's housing portfolio.
• Develop and implement the Council's Asbestos Management Plan.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation.

Skills

Asbestos management expertise

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Technical advice provision

Education

Relevant qualifications in Health and Safety

Job description

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.