Asbestos Manager

Moxie People; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social housing provider in South Wales is seeking an experienced Asbestos Manager to lead their asbestos management program. You will develop strategies, oversee contractors, and ensure compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a background in asbestos management and related qualifications, ready to drive a vital safety function and positively impact communities.

Benefits

Salary: £51,913 per year

Annual Leave: 25 days + bank holidays

Flexible working approach

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Funded professional memberships

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing asbestos compliance programmes across a large property portfolio.
• In-depth knowledge of asbestos legislation, risk management, and best practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, and contractor management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive asbestos management strategy.
• Lead the creation, maintenance, and review of the Asbestos Management Plan.
• Coordinate asbestos surveys, risk assessments, and removal works.

Skills

Asbestos management

Leadership

Communication

Contractor management

Education

P405, BOHS, NEBOSH or equivalent

Job description

Moxie People are working with a leading social housing provider to find an experienced Asbestos Manager to take the lead on their asbestos management programme across a diverse property portfolio in South Wales.

In this pivotal role, you'll shape policy, drive compliance, and oversee contractors to ensure all homes and communal spaces meet the highest safety standards. You'll be the go‑to expert for asbestos management – providing strategic and technical leadership that keeps residents, colleagues, and contractors safe.

What's in it for You:

• Salary: £51,913 per year
• Annual Leave: 25 days + bank holidays (rising to 30 after 3 years' service)
• Agile Working: Flexible approach – because work is something you do, not somewhere you go
• Enhanced Pension Scheme: Generous employer contributions
• Health & Wellbeing: Cycle to Work scheme and enhanced family‑friendly policies
• Development: Funded professional memberships, training, and sponsored study opportunities
• Purpose‑Driven Team: Be part of a values‑led organisation improving communities across South Wales

What You'll Be Doing:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive asbestos management strategy in line with legal and regulatory requirements
• Lead on the creation, maintenance, and review of the Asbestos Management Plan and associated documentation
• Coordinate asbestos surveys, risk assessments, and removal works across the property portfolio
• Advise internal teams and contractors on asbestos‑related risks and safe working practices
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with all relevant procedures and permits
• Collaborate with health and safety, property, and housing teams to ensure integrated risk management
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and updates for senior leadership and regulatory bodies
• Stay up to date with legislation and best practice, advising on implications for policy and practice
• Support training and awareness initiatives for colleagues and contractors
• Lead responses to asbestos‑related incidents and ensure thorough investigation and resolution

What You'll Bring:

• Proven experience managing asbestos compliance programmes across a large property portfolio
• In‑depth knowledge of asbestos legislation, risk management, and best practice
• Strong leadership, communication, and contractor management skills
• Relevant asbestos management or health and safety qualifications (e.g. P405, BOHS, NEBOSH or equivalent)
• A proactive, collaborative approach and a passion for creating safe, healthy environments

If you're a confident, detail‑driven professional ready to lead a vital safety function and make a genuine difference in people's lives – we'd love to hear from you.

Get in touch with Bridgette or Hayley @ Moxie People to learn more or to apply today.