Health, Safety & Environmental Manager – AR in Loughborough

Overview

Job Title: Health, Safety & Environmental Manager
Service Area: Landlord Services (Housing Repairs & Improvements)
Grade: PO1
Reporting to: Head of Landlord Services

Job Purpose
To lead, manage and provide expert advice on all aspects of health, safety and environmental compliance across Landlord Services, including housing repairs and improvements, internal staff, external contractors, and key stakeholders. The post holder is responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of the Landlord Services Health & Safety Management System, ensuring the health, safety and welfare of employees, contractors, tenants and members of the public in accordance with current health and safety legislation and best practice. The role also ensures that external housing repairs contractors and internal repairs operatives comply fully with all relevant health and safety requirements and that Landlord Services fulfils its statutory duties as a Client under CDM Regulations 2015.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety Leadership

• Act as the principal health and safety specialist for Landlord Services, providing expert advice to senior managers and staff.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture across the Service through leadership, engagement and continuous improvement.
• Deliver an effective, fair and inclusive service to all service users, ensuring high standards of customer care.

Health & Safety Management Systems

• Develop, implement and maintain the Landlord Services Health & Safety Management System, including policies, procedures and guidance.
• Ensure consistent application of health and safety procedures across all teams and activities.
• Monitor and review health and safety performance, ensuring systems are measurable, auditable and legally compliant.

Legal Compliance & Risk Management

• Monitor existing, new and emerging health and safety legislation and ensure Landlord Services maintains demonstrable compliance.
• Ensure effective risk assessment processes are in place, reviewed at least annually, and supported by appropriate control measures.
• Ensure COSHH assessments are completed, reviewed and effectively managed.
• Ensure compliance with key legislation including (but not limited to):
• o Health & Safety at Work Act
• o CDM Regulations 2015 (Client duties)
• o Fire Safety Regulatory Reform Order 2005
• o RIDDOR
• o Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)

Contractor & CDM Compliance

• Ensure all contractors engaged by Landlord Services demonstrate suitable health and safety competence, including compliance with CDM Regulations where applicable.
• Verify that contractors have adequate insurance and safe systems of work in place.
• Liaise closely with Repairs & Investment Managers, Compliance Managers, Surveyors and Programme Delivery teams to ensure all required CDM documentation is in place prior to contractor appointment.

Monitoring, Inspection & Audit

• Undertake regular and ad-hoc health and safety inspections and audits of:
• Housing repairs and maintenance sites
• Internal operatives
• Contractors and sub-contractors
• Identify non-compliance and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Inspect council-owned dwellings where health and safety-related improvement requests are made.

Incident & Accident Management

• Ensure all accidents, incidents and near misses are reported, recorded and investigated.
• Determine RIDDOR reportability and submit statutory reports where required.
• Produce regular accident and incident performance data aligned with KPIs.
• Identify trends and recommend preventative actions.

Fire, Asbestos, Legionella & Gas Safety

• Work closely with the Compliance Manager to ensure effective systems are in place to manage:
• o Fire safety
• o Asbestos
• o Legionella
• o Gas safety
• o Lifting equipment
• Ensure occupational health medicals are arranged for asbestos removal staff every three years.

Training, Competence & Communication

• Identify health and safety training needs for staff and managers.
• Arrange and deliver health and safety training, procuring specialist external training where required (e.g. asbestos, legionella).
• Maintain accurate training records and compliance databases.
• Complete and document health and safety induction training for all new starters.
• Produce and circulate a monthly “Safety Matters” health and safety newsletter.

Governance & Reporting

• Chair the quarterly Landlord Services Health & Safety Committee, including:
• o Producing agendas
• o Preparing performance reports
• o Recording and distributing minutes
• o Maintaining an ongoing action plan
• Attend corporate health and safety committee meetings as required.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities (e.g. HSE) and the Council’s Corporate Health & Safety Officer on investigatory matters.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support Tenancy and Income teams with investigations relating to fire safety, hoarding, evictions and other housing matters.
• Procure and manage suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) for all staff.
• Manage the health and safety budget, ensuring effective use of resources and no overspend.
• Carry out duties outside normal working hours and respond to out-of-hours emergencies when required.

Special Requirements

Special Requirements
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle (essential user allowance payable).

• Ability to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and emergency call-outs.

• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Qualifications & Experience (Summary)

Essential

• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health
• Substantial post-qualification experience in a relevant health and safety role
• Experience of housing repairs, maintenance or social housing environments
• Experience of contractor management, audits and risk assessments
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation

Desirable

• NEBOSH National Diploma
• Local authority or housing association experience
• Experience liaising with regulatory authorities (e.g. HSE)