Asbestos Officer
The Asbestos Officer plays a key technical and coordination role in the effective management of asbestos across the Trust's estate, supporting the delivery of the Trust's Asbestos Management Plan and acting as the primary point of contact for operational asbestos‑related matters.
Closing date: 28 May 2026
Responsibilities
* Assist the Asbestos AP in implementing and monitoring the annual asbestos work programme.
* Prepare progress updates and reports for the Asbestos Management Group.
* Support planning and scheduling of asbestos surveys, re‑inspections and removals in line with HSG 264, HSG 247 and Trust policy.
* Ensure asbestos survey and risk assessment information is readily available to Trust staff, maintenance teams and contractors.
* Monitor MiCAD updates, ensuring all associated documents are correctly uploaded and referenced.
* Maintain version control and assist in periodic validation of asbestos data accuracy.
* Maintain and track asbestos permit‑to‑work requests.
* Liaise with contractors to coordinate site access, statutory inspections and removal works, and verify documentation.
* Support supervising officers in arranging refurbishment and demolition surveys, ensuring appropriate notifications and records.
* Raise sampling requests for suspected materials and ensure analytical results are logged and communicated.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* HNC/HND in Building Studies, Construction, Estates Management, Health & Safety, or a related technical discipline.
* Equivalent level of knowledge and experience gained through relevant estates, compliance or building‑related roles.
* BOHS P402 (Surveying and Sampling Strategies for Asbestos in Buildings) or willingness to work towards.
* NEBOSH General Certificate, IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
* Technical qualifications relevant to healthcare estates or the built environment.
Experience
* Experience working within a building maintenance, estates, compliance or project coordination role in a complex environment (e.g. healthcare, education, local authority or commercial estates).
* Experience coordinating contractors’ works programmes or compliance‑related activities.
* Experience maintaining and managing technical records, reports or statutory documentation.
* Experience working within NHS or public sector estates.
* Experience supporting asbestos management arrangements, surveys, re‑inspections or remedial works.
* Experience using CAFM systems or asset/compliance management databases (e.g. MiCAD).
Knowledge
* Working knowledge of building fabric systems and estates maintenance practices.
* Understanding of statutory compliance requirements relevant to estates management.
* Awareness of asbestos legislation, guidance and best practice (e.g. Control of Asbestos Regulations, HSG 264, HSG 247).
* Detailed knowledge of asbestos management arrangements within complex estates.
* Understanding of healthcare environments and operational risks in acute hospital settings.
* Awareness of related compliance systems such as fire safety, ventilation, water safety or permit‑to‑work systems.
Skills
* Ability to coordinate and monitor technical activities and compliance programmes.
* Strong organisational skills to manage multiple workstreams and priorities.
* Ability to interpret technical information, reports and survey data.
* Effective communication skills; ability to liaise with contractors, estates teams and clinical/non‑clinical staff.
* Good IT skills, including databases, spreadsheets and document management systems.
* Ability to contribute to audits, inspections and compliance reviews.
* Experience preparing reports or briefing information for estates or governance meetings.
* Ability to identify data quality issues and support corrective actions.
Additional Requirements
* Behaviour in accordance with Trust values of Safe, Kind and Excellent.
* Work independently with minimal supervision while escalating issues appropriately.
* Willingness to undertake further training relevant to the role.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include on‑site leisure facilities, a shopping concourse and day nurseries, reduced‑cost Stagecoach bus travel, free Park and Ride journeys, and subsidised on‑site parking for eligible staff. Hot food is available 24/7 at a reduced cost, and flexibility options such as part‑time working, job share or flexible start and finish times may be considered.
Employment Details
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 per annum pro rata plus RRP £5,000.
We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
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