Asbestos Health and Safety Manager

Position
:
Asbestos and Health and Safety Manager

Location
:
Forward Drive, Harrow, HA3 8NT
(London Borough of Harrow)

Employer
:
Pertemps Recruitment Partnership on behalf of the London Borough of Harrow

Contract
:
Temporary - Initial 6 months with potential extension

Working Pattern
:
Hybrid;
Typically, 2-3 days in the office

Pay
: £27.56 per hour PAYE (Negotiable)

Pertemps Recruitment, partnering with the London Borough of Harrow, is seeking an experienced Asbestos and Health and Safety Manager to join the Housing team. The role will provide technical leadership on asbestos management and ensure compliance across the council's housing stock.

• Act as the competent person under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 for the council's housing portfolio.
• Provide technical advice and support to internal LBH teams on all asbestos matters.
• Develop, maintain and implement the Council's Asbestos Management Plan (AMP) and Asbestos Policy in line with CAR 2012 and HSE guidance (e.g., HSG
  264, HSG
  248).
• Lead asbestos‑related elements of compliance action plans and change programmes.
• Ensure the Council meets statutory and regulatory requirements for asbestos management.
• Report on compliance, performance and KPIs, and escalate risks and incidents to senior leadership in a timely manner.
• Maintain robust processes for recording compliance information across all areas of responsibility.

• Demonstrable commitment to the Council's Equal Opportunities Policy and its application in this role.
• Experience managing asbestos in social housing environments.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, including Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, HSAWA 1974, CDM Regulations 2015, and sector guidance.
• Proven experience managing health and safety functions within a large or complex organisation.
• Experience overseeing contractors and delivering compliance programmes.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.

For almost 60 years, Pertemps Recruitment Partnership has been a market leader in providing permanent and temporary staffing solutions. The London Borough of Harrow is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit.