Head of Asbestos

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry player as the Head of Asbestos, where you'll lead critical initiatives in asbestos management. This role offers the opportunity to ensure compliance with regulations while fostering a culture of safety and accountability. You will oversee surveys, removals, and contractor management, making a significant impact on resident safety. With a competitive salary and a commitment to professional development, this position is perfect for an experienced leader passionate about health and safety. Enjoy a collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts

Mental health support

Flexible working options

Access to online GP appointments

Pension plan with matching contributions

Savings and financial advice

Discounts on shopping and technology

Ongoing personal and professional development

Career progression opportunities

Inclusive workplace initiatives

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
• Senior leadership experience in asbestos management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the asbestos management programme ensuring compliance.
• Manage asbestos surveys, removals, and contractor compliance.
• Communicate safety processes to residents and manage complaints.

Skills

Asbestos Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Risk Management

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Education

BOHS P402

BOHS P403

BOHS P404

Housing Management Qualification (CIH Level 4 or above)

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Salary :Competitive, commensurate with experience

Contract :Permanent, Full-Time

About Anchor

Anchor is a leading provider of housing, care, and homeownership services across the UK. Our Resident & Building Safety team is committed to ensuring resident safety through rigorous asbestos management and compliance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.

The Role

We are seeking a Head of Asbestos to lead Anchor’s asbestos management programme, ensuring compliance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. Reporting to the Director of Resident & Building Safety, you will act as the Asbestos SME and Duty Holder, overseeing surveys, removals, and contractor management while embedding a compliance-first and customer-first culture.

This role involves technical leadership, resident communication, and liaison with regulators to ensure safe and compliant asbestos management across our properties.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Asbestos SME and Duty Holder, ensuring compliance with CAR 2012 through surveys, risk assessments, and removals.
• Maintain and update the Asbestos Register and Management Plan, ensuring accurate records.
• Commission and manage asbestos surveys, removals, and air monitoring services, ensuring contractor compliance with UKAS and ARCA standards.
• Communicate asbestos safety processes to residents and manage complaints sensitively.
• Lead investigations into asbestos-related incidents, liaising with HSE and other regulators, and implement lessons learned.
• Manage asbestos service budgets and monitor KPIs, compliance rates, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of performance excellence and accountability.

About You

You are an experienced leader with expertise in asbestos management and compliance. You bring:

• Deep knowledge of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, asbestos risk management, and health and safety compliance.
• Senior leadership experience in asbestos management, including contractor procurement and customer-focused service delivery.
• Strong leadership, communication, and risk management skills, with the ability to lead incident responses and specialist inspections.
• BOHS P402, P403, P404 qualifications or substantial experience with a commitment to achieve qualifications.
• A Housing Management Qualification (CIH Level 4 or above) or commitment to achieve it, and a full, clean UK driving licence.

Why Join Us?

Join Anchor and lead critical asbestos management initiatives to protect our residents. We offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to drive asbestos safety in a values-driven organisation.
• Professional development and a collaborative, inclusive working environment.
• A chance to make a significant impact on resident safety and compliance.

Anchor – a great place to work

Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.

We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.

A rewarding environment

From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need.

Health & happiness

• Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
• Mental health support
• Flexible working options
• Access to online GP appointments

Finance

• Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
• Quick and easy pension transfer service
• Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more
• Ongoing personal and professional development programme
• Leadership Pathways online learning resources
• Career progression and promotion opportunities

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Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.

We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.

We are a Gold Standard Inclusive Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Menopause Friendly and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant, HouseProud Pledge and Age Friendly Employer Pledge schemes.