Asbestos Officer NCCHS

This is an exciting opportunity to join Nottingham City Council Housing Services as an Asbestos Officer, working within the Building Safety Team. The role plays a key part in supporting the safe management of asbestos across council housing stock and associated buildings, helping to protect residents, staff, contractors, and the wider community. You will support the Asbestos Manager with the coordination of asbestos surveys, re‑inspections, contractor liaison, record keeping, and asbestos‑related enquiries. The role operates in a safety‑critical and regulated environment and requires sound judgement, attention to detail, and effective communication.

We are looking for a capable and motivated officer with relevant experience in asbestos management, housing or property services, building safety, health and safety, or a related technical or compliance‑based role, who can operate confidently in a regulated and safety‑critical environment. Applicants may come from a range of backgrounds, including local authority or housing providers, asbestos consultancy, surveying, construction, or property management. Candidates must hold a recognised asbestos surveying qualification and be able to demonstrate the practical application of asbestos knowledge in a work setting. Ongoing training and professional development will be supported.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant experience in asbestos management, housing compliance, building safety, health & safety, or a construction / maintenance environment.
• A recognised asbestos surveying qualification, such as BOHS P402 (or RSPH Level 3 Award in Asbestos Surveying).
• A working knowledge of asbestos risks, legislation, and safe systems of work, or demonstrable experience in a building safety‑related role.
• Experience working with contractors and internal stakeholders in a regulated or compliance‑focused setting.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records and manage competing priorities.
• Good communication skills, including the ability to deal professionally and sensitively with residents and colleagues.

Desirable Requirements

• UKATA or RSPH Duty to Manage Asbestos qualification.
• BOHS P405 (Management of Asbestos in Buildings).
• Other recognised asbestos proficiency or management‑related qualifications.
• Experience working with an asbestos register or compliance system.
• Experience working within a local authority, housing association, or other public‑sector landlord.
• Experience supporting asbestos surveys, removals, or asbestos‑related incident response.

What We Can Offer

• A key officer‑level role within the Building Safety and Asbestos Management function.
• Support for professional development, training, and CPD.
• The opportunity to contribute directly to resident safety and statutory compliance.
• A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes, as the role involves site visits across the city.

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually.
• Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%.
• Smart Working – to support your work life balance.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with different abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference. We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer+ community (LGBTQ+) and if you are Disabled – these groups of people are underrepresented in our workforce, and we’d like to reflect our local population more through our recruitment processes. We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and we would encourage you to discuss this with us during the selection process, should this be something you are interested in.