Compliance Officer - Asbestos
Salary: £42,272 - £45,886
Location: Merefield House, Castleford - Hybrid working with travel between sites
Hours: 37 Hours
Closing Date: 2 March 2026
Reference: V022/26
Vico Homes is built on the foundations of WDH. We are looking for a Compliance Officer - Asbestos to join our Property and Building Safety - Compliance Team.
A home is more than four walls and a roof. It should be a safe place. A place to start things. A place of opportunities. A place to grow. A place where you feel you belong.
These are the places we provide for today and for the future. This is what marks us out as one of the leading players in the social housing sector. We have over 32,000 homes across the north of England, home to tens of thousands of people. And people are at the centre of what we do.
Our people are approachable and professional. But we're not afraid to be optimistic and show our passion for what we do to support our customers. We share a common vision, acting confidently to ensure we remain at the forefront of making it happen.
Together, we're building better futures and vibrant communities.
About the role
As the Compliance Officer - Asbestos your manager will be our Compliance Manager. You will work 37 hours a week on a permanent basis, working flexibly in the Vico Homes operating area based at our Head Office in Castleford with travel between sites.
As the Compliance Officer - Asbestos you will be responsible for monitoring Asbestos related activity across the organisation and reporting on Asbestos compliance. You will specialise in ensuring that Vico Homes are compliant with all aspects of Asbestos management and collaborate with colleagues across the organisation, our customers and key stakeholders to achieve this. As part of the Building Safety and Compliance team, you will also contribute and support other key areas of Building Safety and Compliance.
What you'll do
Taking the lead on asbestos compliance across Vico Homes, ensuring our approach meets CAR 2012, HSAWA 1974 and the latest industry best practice whilst driving continuous improvement.
Managing our asbestos re‑inspection and contractor programmes overseeing performance, reviewing RAMS, carrying out audits and inspections and ensuring high‑quality, safe delivery.
Acting as a trusted technical expert, supporting colleagues and engaging with customers, whilst providing clear, evidence‑based assurance to senior leaders, boards and external auditors.
Investigating asbestos‑related incidents, supporting emergency response and maintaining accurate, reliable compliance data through effective reporting and information systems.
Helping shape the future of asbestos management by contributing to policies, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), tenders, management plans and strategic reporting that strengthen safety and compliance across the organisation.
What we're looking for
BOHS P405 (or equivalent) plus a recognised technical or supervisory asbestos qualification.
Strong experience managing asbestos projects and programmes across large, complex property portfolios.
Deep technical knowledge of asbestos surveying, analytical work, removal activities, and all categories of licensed and non‑licensed work.
Proven ability to audit, monitor and assure compliance with CAR 2012, HSE ACOPs and guidance, including accurate record‑keeping and data management.
Experience managing contractors, delivering large‑scale work programmes, and supporting construction projects within CDM and health and safety frameworks.
A collaborative, customer‑focused communicator who can provide clear asbestos advice, guidance and training to colleagues and stakeholders.
For more details on what we're looking for in this role, please see the Job Description on our website.
For more information or an informal chat about the role or working for Vico Homes, please contact Craig Saville, Compliance Manager on
Working for Vico Homes
Want to work in a place that values you? Where you're offered a competitive salary and a great pension? And where you can make a real difference? You're in the right place
We have a strong and inclusive culture and we're always on the lookout for talented and dedicated people to be part of our teams. You spend a lot of your waking hours at work, so we offer a workplace where you can really be yourself, feel valued and access opportunities to progress and develop. We are recognised as a disability confident employer and have the Investors in People accreditation.
Working at Vico Homes brings lots of great benefits, including:
Holidays - 26 days holiday (rising to 31 after five years' service) and an extra day off on your birthday, plus bank holidays and an Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
Pension - generous employer pension contribution
Flexible working - we're happy to talk flexible working, including our WorkSmart approach to hybrid working, reduced hours, compressed hours or other flexible working patterns
Vico Homes Rewards - a fantastic range of lifestyle savings and salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work, home electronics and our car benefit scheme
Colleague wellbeing - a range of initiatives to support our people including an Employee Assistance Programme, Volunteering Scheme and dedicated Wellbeing Champions
Colleague development – a range of initiatives to support personal development including training, support with professional membership fees, internal and external qualifications, mentoring and personal coaching
How to apply and what happens next
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all.
Read the job description, person specification and guidance notes and details of how to apply on our website.
If you have any questions about a career at Vico Homes, you can contact us by email on