Asbestos and Health & Safety Manager

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