Asbestos & Health and Safety Manager London Permanent £55,000 - £62,000 We are currently working in partnership with a London-based social housing provider to recruit an experienced Asbestos & Health and Safety Manager. This is a key role within the organisation s housing and compliance function, responsible for leading asbestos management and supporting wider health and safety compliance across residential properties and communal areas. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring statutory compliance, safeguarding residents, and driving high standards of safety, operational performance, and contractor management across the housing portfolio. The Role As the organisation s lead asbestos specialist, you will act as the competent person under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, overseeing asbestos compliance activity across the council s housing stock and operational premises. You will provide expert technical advice, lead compliance programmes, manage contractors, and ensure robust systems and processes are in place to maintain full regulatory compliance and resident safety. Key responsibilities include: Leading the delivery and implementation of the organisation s Asbestos Management Plan and asbestos policies Managing asbestos surveys, re-inspections, risk assessments, and remedial works programmes Maintaining the asbestos register and ensuring records remain accurate and up to date Overseeing contractor performance, quality assurance, and compliance monitoring Reviewing risk assessments, plans of work, and post-completion documentation Conducting audits, inspections, and compliance checks across housing stock and communal areas Leading on asbestos-related complaints, FOI requests, audits, and incident investigations Providing expert advice and guidance to internal teams, contractors, residents, and stakeholders Supporting wider housing health & safety compliance and promoting a positive safety culture Producing reports and performance data for senior leadership and regulatory purposes About You We are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive compliance professional with strong experience managing asbestos and health & safety within social housing, property, or the built environment. You will demonstrate: Strong technical knowledge of asbestos legislation, compliance standards, and best practice Experience managing asbestos compliance programmes within occupied residential environments Excellent contractor management and performance monitoring skills Experience conducting audits, inspections, and compliance reviews Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with residents and stakeholders The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail A collaborative and solutions-focused approach with a strong commitment to resident safety Essential Requirements BOHS P405 Management of Asbestos in Buildings (or equivalent) NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent Health & Safety qualification Strong knowledge of: Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 CDM Regulations 2015 Experience managing contractors and delivering compliance programmes Experience working within social housing or a similar property environment Desirable NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent higher-level qualification Membership of a relevant professional body such as IOSH, BOHS, or IEMA For further information or a confidential discussion, please send your up to date CV over to (url removed) and one of the team will be in touch to discuss.
21/05/2026
Full time
Asbestos & Health and Safety Manager London Permanent £55,000 - £62,000 We are currently working in partnership with a London-based social housing provider to recruit an experienced Asbestos & Health and Safety Manager. This is a key role within the organisation s housing and compliance function, responsible for leading asbestos management and supporting wider health and safety compliance across residential properties and communal areas. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring statutory compliance, safeguarding residents, and driving high standards of safety, operational performance, and contractor management across the housing portfolio. The Role As the organisation s lead asbestos specialist, you will act as the competent person under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, overseeing asbestos compliance activity across the council s housing stock and operational premises. You will provide expert technical advice, lead compliance programmes, manage contractors, and ensure robust systems and processes are in place to maintain full regulatory compliance and resident safety. Key responsibilities include: Leading the delivery and implementation of the organisation s Asbestos Management Plan and asbestos policies Managing asbestos surveys, re-inspections, risk assessments, and remedial works programmes Maintaining the asbestos register and ensuring records remain accurate and up to date Overseeing contractor performance, quality assurance, and compliance monitoring Reviewing risk assessments, plans of work, and post-completion documentation Conducting audits, inspections, and compliance checks across housing stock and communal areas Leading on asbestos-related complaints, FOI requests, audits, and incident investigations Providing expert advice and guidance to internal teams, contractors, residents, and stakeholders Supporting wider housing health & safety compliance and promoting a positive safety culture Producing reports and performance data for senior leadership and regulatory purposes About You We are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive compliance professional with strong experience managing asbestos and health & safety within social housing, property, or the built environment. You will demonstrate: Strong technical knowledge of asbestos legislation, compliance standards, and best practice Experience managing asbestos compliance programmes within occupied residential environments Excellent contractor management and performance monitoring skills Experience conducting audits, inspections, and compliance reviews Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with residents and stakeholders The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail A collaborative and solutions-focused approach with a strong commitment to resident safety Essential Requirements BOHS P405 Management of Asbestos in Buildings (or equivalent) NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent Health & Safety qualification Strong knowledge of: Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 CDM Regulations 2015 Experience managing contractors and delivering compliance programmes Experience working within social housing or a similar property environment Desirable NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent higher-level qualification Membership of a relevant professional body such as IOSH, BOHS, or IEMA For further information or a confidential discussion, please send your up to date CV over to (url removed) and one of the team will be in touch to discuss.
Building Safety & Compliance Manager London Permanent £65,000 - £72,500 We are currently partnering with a London-based social housing provider to recruit an experienced and strategically minded Building Safety & Compliance Manager. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for ensuring the organisation meets all statutory and regulatory obligations relating to building safety, landlord compliance, and health & safety across a diverse residential portfolio, including Higher-Risk Residential Buildings (HRRBs). The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping and driving a resident-first approach to safety, compliance, and operational excellence across housing services. The Role Reporting into senior leadership, you will act as the organisation s lead expert on housing compliance, building safety, and health & safety matters. You will provide strategic direction, technical expertise, and operational oversight to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, including the Building Safety Act 2022. Key responsibilities include: Leading and managing building safety and compliance functions across housing stock Overseeing compliance areas including fire safety, gas, electrical, lifts, asbestos, and legionella Managing the Golden Thread of information for Higher-Risk Residential Buildings Providing expert guidance and advice to senior stakeholders, residents, contractors, and external regulators Ensuring robust compliance monitoring, auditing, and remediation processes are in place Leading procurement and contract management activity relating to statutory compliance services Developing policies, strategies, systems, and operational plans to support best practice Managing and developing a specialist compliance and health & safety team Producing high-level reports, performance data, and recommendations for senior leadership Working collaboratively across housing, asset management, resident engagement, and operational teams to embed a positive safety culture About You We are looking for a highly experienced compliance and building safety professional with a strong background within social housing, property, or the built environment. You will demonstrate: Extensive knowledge of housing compliance and statutory building safety requirements Strong understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022 and landlord compliance obligations Experience managing health & safety and compliance functions within complex organisations Proven leadership and people management capability Experience working with regulators, contractors, residents, and senior stakeholders Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills The ability to influence, advise, and drive cultural change across services Experience overseeing compliance areas including fire, gas, electrical, asbestos, lifts, and legionella Essential Requirements Chartered membership of a recognised professional body such as IOSH Health & Safety Degree, NEBOSH Diploma, or equivalent qualification Demonstrable experience within housing property, asset management, or development environments Strong operational and strategic leadership experience within compliance or building safety For further information or a confidential discussion, please send your up to date CV over to (url removed) and one of the team will be in touch to discuss.
21/05/2026
Full time
Building Safety & Compliance Manager London Permanent £65,000 - £72,500 We are currently partnering with a London-based social housing provider to recruit an experienced and strategically minded Building Safety & Compliance Manager. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for ensuring the organisation meets all statutory and regulatory obligations relating to building safety, landlord compliance, and health & safety across a diverse residential portfolio, including Higher-Risk Residential Buildings (HRRBs). The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping and driving a resident-first approach to safety, compliance, and operational excellence across housing services. The Role Reporting into senior leadership, you will act as the organisation s lead expert on housing compliance, building safety, and health & safety matters. You will provide strategic direction, technical expertise, and operational oversight to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, including the Building Safety Act 2022. Key responsibilities include: Leading and managing building safety and compliance functions across housing stock Overseeing compliance areas including fire safety, gas, electrical, lifts, asbestos, and legionella Managing the Golden Thread of information for Higher-Risk Residential Buildings Providing expert guidance and advice to senior stakeholders, residents, contractors, and external regulators Ensuring robust compliance monitoring, auditing, and remediation processes are in place Leading procurement and contract management activity relating to statutory compliance services Developing policies, strategies, systems, and operational plans to support best practice Managing and developing a specialist compliance and health & safety team Producing high-level reports, performance data, and recommendations for senior leadership Working collaboratively across housing, asset management, resident engagement, and operational teams to embed a positive safety culture About You We are looking for a highly experienced compliance and building safety professional with a strong background within social housing, property, or the built environment. You will demonstrate: Extensive knowledge of housing compliance and statutory building safety requirements Strong understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022 and landlord compliance obligations Experience managing health & safety and compliance functions within complex organisations Proven leadership and people management capability Experience working with regulators, contractors, residents, and senior stakeholders Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills The ability to influence, advise, and drive cultural change across services Experience overseeing compliance areas including fire, gas, electrical, asbestos, lifts, and legionella Essential Requirements Chartered membership of a recognised professional body such as IOSH Health & Safety Degree, NEBOSH Diploma, or equivalent qualification Demonstrable experience within housing property, asset management, or development environments Strong operational and strategic leadership experience within compliance or building safety For further information or a confidential discussion, please send your up to date CV over to (url removed) and one of the team will be in touch to discuss.
Interim Head of Compliance & Building Safety London Social Housing Provider £600 £700 per day (Inside IR35) Interim Contract A London-based social housing provider is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Compliance & Building Safety to lead on the strategic oversight and delivery of building safety compliance across a diverse housing portfolio. This is a senior leadership role with a strong focus on fire safety, asbestos management and wider statutory compliance within a regulated social housing environment. The successful candidate will act as the organisation s lead specialist for housing health & safety and building compliance, providing expert guidance to senior stakeholders, members and operational teams. The organisation is looking for a highly credible compliance professional with strong experience operating within local authority or housing association environments and a demonstrable track record of leading compliance functions through regulatory change and service improvement. Key Responsibilities Lead the strategic management of building safety and statutory compliance across the housing stock Act as the Organisation s principal advisor on housing health & safety, fire safety and compliance matters Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated regulatory requirements Oversee fire safety and asbestos management programmes across the portfolio Manage the Golden Thread of information for High-Rise Residential Buildings (HRRBs) Lead on compliance assurance across fire, asbestos, gas, electrical, lifts and legionella Provide expert advice to senior leadership teams, members, residents and external stakeholders including the HSE and London Fire Brigade Drive continuous improvement across compliance systems, governance, reporting and risk management frameworks Support procurement and contract management activity relating to statutory compliance services Lead and develop an established compliance and health & safety team Candidate Requirements Significant senior-level experience within social housing, local authority or public sector property compliance Strong strategic knowledge of fire safety and asbestos management within residential portfolios Extensive understanding of landlord compliance and the Building Safety Act 2022 Experience managing compliance functions across multiple workstreams including fire, gas, electrical and asbestos Strong stakeholder engagement and report-writing experience at Board/Committee level Proven leadership capability with experience managing and developing technical teams Chartered IOSH membership (or equivalent professional accreditation) highly desirable NEBOSH Diploma / Health & Safety Degree or equivalent essential This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced interim professional to support a high-profile London housing provider through a critical period of compliance and building safety delivery. For further information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.
12/05/2026
Contract
Interim Head of Compliance & Building Safety London Social Housing Provider £600 £700 per day (Inside IR35) Interim Contract A London-based social housing provider is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Compliance & Building Safety to lead on the strategic oversight and delivery of building safety compliance across a diverse housing portfolio. This is a senior leadership role with a strong focus on fire safety, asbestos management and wider statutory compliance within a regulated social housing environment. The successful candidate will act as the organisation s lead specialist for housing health & safety and building compliance, providing expert guidance to senior stakeholders, members and operational teams. The organisation is looking for a highly credible compliance professional with strong experience operating within local authority or housing association environments and a demonstrable track record of leading compliance functions through regulatory change and service improvement. Key Responsibilities Lead the strategic management of building safety and statutory compliance across the housing stock Act as the Organisation s principal advisor on housing health & safety, fire safety and compliance matters Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated regulatory requirements Oversee fire safety and asbestos management programmes across the portfolio Manage the Golden Thread of information for High-Rise Residential Buildings (HRRBs) Lead on compliance assurance across fire, asbestos, gas, electrical, lifts and legionella Provide expert advice to senior leadership teams, members, residents and external stakeholders including the HSE and London Fire Brigade Drive continuous improvement across compliance systems, governance, reporting and risk management frameworks Support procurement and contract management activity relating to statutory compliance services Lead and develop an established compliance and health & safety team Candidate Requirements Significant senior-level experience within social housing, local authority or public sector property compliance Strong strategic knowledge of fire safety and asbestos management within residential portfolios Extensive understanding of landlord compliance and the Building Safety Act 2022 Experience managing compliance functions across multiple workstreams including fire, gas, electrical and asbestos Strong stakeholder engagement and report-writing experience at Board/Committee level Proven leadership capability with experience managing and developing technical teams Chartered IOSH membership (or equivalent professional accreditation) highly desirable NEBOSH Diploma / Health & Safety Degree or equivalent essential This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced interim professional to support a high-profile London housing provider through a critical period of compliance and building safety delivery. For further information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.
Interim Asbestos & Health & Safety Compliance Manager London Social Housing Provider £400 per day (Inside IR35) Interim Contract A London-based housing provider is seeking an experienced Interim Asbestos & Health & Safety Compliance Manager to support the delivery of statutory compliance and resident safety across its housing portfolio. This is a key interim appointment focused on leading asbestos management activity across council homes and communal areas, ensuring full regulatory compliance and driving high standards of health & safety performance across Housing Services. The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise in asbestos compliance within a social housing environment, alongside experience managing contractors, compliance programmes and resident-focused service delivery. Key Responsibilities Act as the competent person for asbestos management in line with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 Lead on the implementation and continuous improvement of the Council s Asbestos Management Plan and associated policies Ensure compliance across asbestos surveying, re-inspections, remedial works and risk management activity Manage and maintain the asbestos register, ensuring data accuracy and compliance reporting Oversee external asbestos consultants, analytical providers and removal contractors to ensure quality, safety and value for money Undertake audits, quality assurance checks and site inspections relating to asbestos works and contractor performance Lead on asbestos-related complaints, FOIs, incident investigations and regulatory reporting Provide technical advice and guidance to internal teams, senior stakeholders and residents Support wider housing health & safety compliance activity across operational services Ensure strong resident communication and engagement throughout compliance and remedial programmes Candidate Requirements Significant experience managing asbestos compliance within social housing, local authority or public sector housing Strong working knowledge of CAR 2012, HSAWA 1974 and associated housing health & safety legislation Proven experience overseeing asbestos surveys, remedial works and contractor management Experience managing compliance data, reporting and audit processes Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, particularly in resident-facing environments BOHS P405 qualification (or equivalent) essential NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent health & safety qualification required Membership of IOSH, BOHS or equivalent professional body desirable This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced compliance professional to join a busy housing team and support the delivery of safe, compliant and resident-focused housing services. For further information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.
12/05/2026
Contract
Interim Asbestos & Health & Safety Compliance Manager London Social Housing Provider £400 per day (Inside IR35) Interim Contract A London-based housing provider is seeking an experienced Interim Asbestos & Health & Safety Compliance Manager to support the delivery of statutory compliance and resident safety across its housing portfolio. This is a key interim appointment focused on leading asbestos management activity across council homes and communal areas, ensuring full regulatory compliance and driving high standards of health & safety performance across Housing Services. The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise in asbestos compliance within a social housing environment, alongside experience managing contractors, compliance programmes and resident-focused service delivery. Key Responsibilities Act as the competent person for asbestos management in line with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 Lead on the implementation and continuous improvement of the Council s Asbestos Management Plan and associated policies Ensure compliance across asbestos surveying, re-inspections, remedial works and risk management activity Manage and maintain the asbestos register, ensuring data accuracy and compliance reporting Oversee external asbestos consultants, analytical providers and removal contractors to ensure quality, safety and value for money Undertake audits, quality assurance checks and site inspections relating to asbestos works and contractor performance Lead on asbestos-related complaints, FOIs, incident investigations and regulatory reporting Provide technical advice and guidance to internal teams, senior stakeholders and residents Support wider housing health & safety compliance activity across operational services Ensure strong resident communication and engagement throughout compliance and remedial programmes Candidate Requirements Significant experience managing asbestos compliance within social housing, local authority or public sector housing Strong working knowledge of CAR 2012, HSAWA 1974 and associated housing health & safety legislation Proven experience overseeing asbestos surveys, remedial works and contractor management Experience managing compliance data, reporting and audit processes Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, particularly in resident-facing environments BOHS P405 qualification (or equivalent) essential NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent health & safety qualification required Membership of IOSH, BOHS or equivalent professional body desirable This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced compliance professional to join a busy housing team and support the delivery of safe, compliant and resident-focused housing services. For further information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.
