Head of Asbestos
Location: Flexible, UK (with travel)
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
About Anchor
Anchor is a leading provider of housing, care, and homeownership services across the UK. Our Resident & Building Safety team is committed to ensuring resident safety through rigorous asbestos management and compliance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
The Role
We are seeking a Head of Asbestos to lead Anchor’s asbestos management programme, ensuring compliance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. Reporting to the Director of Resident & Building Safety, you will act as the Asbestos SME and Duty Holder, overseeing surveys, removals, and contractor management while embedding a compliance-first and customer-first culture.
This role involves technical leadership, resident communication, and liaison with regulators to ensure safe and compliant asbestos management across our properties.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the Asbestos SME and Duty Holder, ensuring compliance with CAR 2012 through surveys, risk assessments, and removals.
* Maintain and update the Asbestos Register and Management Plan, ensuring accurate records.
* Commission and manage asbestos surveys, removals, and air monitoring services, ensuring contractor compliance with UKAS and ARCA standards.
* Communicate asbestos safety processes to residents and manage complaints sensitively.
* Lead investigations into asbestos-related incidents, liaising with HSE and other regulators, and implement lessons learned.
* Manage asbestos service budgets and monitor KPIs, compliance rates, and customer satisfaction.
* Lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of performance excellence and accountability.
About You
You are an experienced leader with expertise in asbestos management and compliance. You bring:
* Deep knowledge of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, asbestos risk management, and health and safety compliance.
* Senior leadership experience in asbestos management, including contractor procurement and customer-focused service delivery.
* Strong leadership, communication, and risk management skills, with the ability to lead incident responses and specialist inspections.
* BOHS P402, P403, P404 qualifications or substantial experience with a commitment to achieve qualifications.
* A Housing Management Qualification (CIH Level 4 or above) or commitment to achieve it, and a full, clean UK driving licence.
Why Join Us?
Join Anchor and lead critical asbestos management initiatives to protect our residents. We offer:
* A competitive salary and benefits package.
* The opportunity to drive asbestos safety in a values-driven organisation.
* Professional development and a collaborative, inclusive working environment.
* A chance to make a significant impact on resident safety and compliance