Health and Safety Manager
PO6: Starting salary £56,436 per annum incl LW
About Us
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London’s largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese‑speaking community.
About the Team
Community Works is a dynamic, fast‑paced service at the heart of Lambeth’s Housing operations. We deliver communal repairs, HIA minor works, FRA remedials, groundworks, drainage and estate‑based maintenance across the borough. Our workforce brings together multi‑trade operatives, painters, groundworkers, HIA specialists, supervisors and area managers, all focused on providing a safe, reliable and responsive service for our residents.
About the Role
The Health & Safety Manager will be the lead professional for all safety matters within Community Works, guiding our operational teams to work safely, confidently and in full compliance with Lambeth’s policies and statutory requirements. This role will provide expert advice, practical support and constructive challenge across a diverse service delivering communal repairs, planned works, HIA minor works, FRA‑related activity, groundworks and drainage.
* Lead the development and implementation of safe systems of work across Community Works.
* Review RAMS, conduct site inspections, advise on incident investigations and support managers to embed a strong safety culture.
* Oversee training needs and ensure operatives hold the right competencies for their roles.
* Collaborate closely with Corporate Health & Safety, Compliance, Building Safety and senior managers to keep operational delivery aligned with wider organisational expectations.
* Act as a visible presence across estates and depots, building rapport with staff and turning policy into practical, workable solutions.
Competencies and Shortlisting Criteria
* Experience in health and safety leadership within a municipal or similar environment.
* Strong knowledge of statutory requirements, RAMS, incident investigation procedures and risk management.
* Excellent communication, mentoring and training skills.
* Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and will also be required to undertake a Cifas check.
Recruitment and Application Process
To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement should clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked ‘A’. We operate an anonymised application process, so please remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Merline St Rose at Mstrrose@lambeth.gov.uk.
Advert closes on Sunday 4th January 2026 at 11:59pm.
Equal Opportunities Statement
At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer and guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers and provide full equality and accessibility statements. For more information please visit our website.
Location: London, England, United Kingdom.
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