Are you a hands-on Health & Safety professional who thrives in fast-paced operational environments?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Social Housing organisation as a Health & Safety Manager within their newly established in-house Repairs and Maintenance team.
With a Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) recently brought in-house, you’ll play a key role in shaping safety culture on the ground - working directly with operatives, supervisors and contract managers to drive positive behaviours and minimise risk across live residential environments.
The role is based in Kingston upon Thames, with the majority of sites located within a 30-minute radius across South West London.
About the Role
* Carry out site inspections and audits across in-house and subcontractor repairs works, including void properties and occupied homes.
* Support and coach supervisors to take ownership of health and safety on the ground, embedding best practice into day-to-day operations.
* Audit Construction Phase Plans and compliance across repairs, maintenance and refurbishment activities.
* Investigate accidents and incidents, identify trends, and implement practical improvement actions.
* Produce clear, concise reports for senior operational stakeholders, translating data into meaningful insights.
* Work closely with contract managers on contractor assurance and health & safety performance.
* Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings and hands-on coaching to operational teams.
What We’re Looking For
* Health and Safety experience within Repairs, Maintenance, Facilities, Construction or Social Housing environments.
* Strong understanding of CDM regulations and Construction Phase Plans in practice.
* Experience engaging directly with operatives and supervisors in fast-paced environments.
* Confident communicator, able to challenge unsafe behaviours positively and constructively.
* Proactive and practical approach - someone who enjoys being visible and hands-on.
* NEBOSH Diploma / Level 6 preferred, or NEBOSH Certificate with strong relevant experience.
What’s on Offer
* 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell leave.
* Additional paid leave for key life events (moving home, getting married, becoming a grandparent, carers leave etc).
* Wellbeing allowance of £360 per year to spend on exercise, nutrition, lifestyle or wellbeing.
* Outstanding pension scheme - 11% employer pension contribution.
* Healthcare cash plan covering dental, optical and healthcare costs
* Annual professional membership subscription paid.
* Learning & development programmes and funded CPD.
* Mental health support including trained Mental Health First Aiders.
* Interest-free loans for travel, tenancy deposits, digital devices and fertility treatment.
* Volunteering programme and charity initiatives.
* Pool vehicles available for site visits (no need to use your own car).
Why Join?
* Newly formed in-house DLO – chance to shape systems and culture from the ground up.
* High visibility role with direct access to senior leadership.
* Real autonomy – trusted to run your area and drive change.
* Hands-on, operational focus – see the impact of your work immediately.
* Strong values-led organisation with a genuinely supportive and friendly culture.
* Rare opportunity to influence how safety is delivered across a live housing portfolio.
If you’re ready to step into a role where you can genuinely shape safety on the ground and not just maintain the status quo, we’d love to hear from you.
Interviews – W/C 9th February 2026
Apply now through Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) – Global Recruitment Experts in Health, Safety and Sustainability.
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