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Position Details
* Position: Asbestos 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)
About The Role
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.
Key Responsibilities
* 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., HSG264, HSG248).
* 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 elevate risks and incidents to senior leadership in a timely manner.
* Maintain robust processes for recording compliance information across all areas of responsibility.
Qualifications and Experience
* 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.
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