Health And Safety Manager

ZipRecruiter; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm is seeking a Health & Safety Manager in Leatherhead. The role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation across residential blocks, providing training and guidance, and managing incidents. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH General Certificate and experience in property management with excellent communication skills. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a chance to contribute to a safer living environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in property/block management sector or related field.
• Ability to explain complex compliance matters clearly to non-specialist audiences.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation across residential blocks.
• Oversee and coordinate risk assessments and inspections.
• Provide training and guidance on health and safety compliance.

Skills

Strong knowledge of health & safety and fire safety legislation relating to residential property

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational skills

IT proficient

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

NEBOSH Fire Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job Description: Health & Safety Manager – Block Management

Position: Health & Safety Manager

Reports to: Head of Property/Operations Director

Location: Leatherhead

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Purpose

The Health & Safety Manager will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all statutory health, safety, and fire safety obligations across the portfolio of residential blocks managed by the business. The role will support property managers, clients (freeholders, RTM/RMC directors), and contractors to create safe, legally compliant, and well-managed environments for .

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance Management
  • Ensure all residential blocks comply with relevant legislation including the Health & Safety at Work Act, Fire Safety Act, Building Safety Act, Control of Asbestos Regulations, and associated statutory requirements.
  • Oversee and coordinate risk assessments, fire risk assessments (FRAs), health & safety inspections, asbestos surveys, water hygiene (Legionella) reports, and other statutory checks.
  • Monitor completion of remedial actions and ensure evidence of compliance is recorded and accessible.
• Policy & Procedure Development
  • Develop/Update and maintain the company’s health & safety policies, procedures, and compliance manuals specific to block management.
  • Keep abreast of legislative changes and advise the business, clients, and leaseholders accordingly.
• Training & Guidance
  • Provide training and guidance to property managers, site staff, and contractors on health, safety, and fire compliance.
  • Support boards of directors, landlords, and clients in understanding their duties and responsibilities.
• Incident Management
  • Lead investigations into incidents, accidents, or near misses across the managed portfolio.
  • Report findings, recommend corrective actions, and ensure compliance with RIDDOR where applicable.
• Stakeholder Liaison
  • Liaise with external consultants, fire authorities, enforcement bodies, and insurers.
  • Work collaboratively with property managers to embed a culture of health & safety awareness across the business.

Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of health & safety and fire safety legislation relating to residential property and block management.
• Relevant qualification such as NEBOSH General Certificate (essential); NEBOSH Fire Certificate or equivalent (desirable).
• Experience in property/block management sector or related field (housing associations, facilities management, estates).
• Excellent communication skills – ability to explain complex compliance matters clearly to non-specialist audiences (clients, leaseholders).
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple sites/portfolios.
• IT proficient – able to maintain compliance tracking systems.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and solutions-focused.
• Confident in influencing and advising at all levels.
• Able to balance legal compliance with a practical, -friendly approach.