Temporary Water Hygiene & Legionella Manager

Shared Services Partnership; Greater London; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Agile working

Public sector pension

Job summary

Westminster City Council seeks a Water Services Manager to lead water hygiene, Legionella risk management and overall water quality across a large housing portfolio. You will oversee risk assessments, monitoring, testing, sampling, and contractor management, ensuring safety and value for money.

With a focus on continuous improvement, you’ll develop policies, supervise budgets, and provide technical guidance to senior staff. This permanent role values collaboration and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Experience leading water hygiene, water quality and Legionella risk management across a large property portfolio.
• Ability to act as Responsible Person under ACoP L8 and manage risk assessments and monitoring programmes.
• Experience with contracts for water hygiene, risk assessment and water treatment services.

Responsibilities

• Develop Legionella management policy and written schemes of control.
• Oversee monitoring, testing, sampling, flushing, and records management.
• Manage specialist contractors and deliver water quality improvement programmes.
• Provide technical advice on safety, quality and Legionella control to senior officers.

Skills

Water hygiene

Legionella risk management

Risk assessments

Contract management

Staff development

Education

Qualified in water safety / building services

ACOP L8 knowledge

Tools

IT systems & MS Office

Job description

Westminster City Council seeks a Water Services Manager to lead water hygiene, Legionella risk management and overall water quality across a large housing portfolio. You will oversee risk assessments, monitoring, testing, sampling, and contractor management, ensuring safety and value for money.

With a focus on continuous improvement, you’ll develop policies, supervise budgets, and provide technical guidance to senior staff. This permanent role values collaboration and strong communication.