Asbestos Officer (Permanent) in Derby

Join Our Team as an Asbestos Officer

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30am and 4:50pm

Worker Type: Hybrid

Salary: £40,777 (level 1) rising to £44,075 (level 4), per annum (Pay Award Pending) plus a generous benefits package including a local government pension scheme, annual leave, and flexible working arrangements.

Location: Harvey Road (NG8 3BB)

Make a Real Difference

Work with Nottingham City Council Housing Services. At Nottingham City Council, we are one of Nottingham's largest employers, offering a wide range of roles across diverse services. But here in Housing Services, your work goes beyond a job; it changes lives.

What We Offer:

• A professional, inclusive, and supportive working environment where your skills are valued and your contribution makes a meaningful difference.
• A comprehensive benefits package that promotes wellbeing, flexibility, and a healthy work-life balance.
• A strong commitment to learning and development, including a full induction, e-learning and classroom-based training, and fully funded professional qualifications.

Benefits of joining our team:

• 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!

About The Role:

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.

What we're looking for:

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.

Please ensure you demonstrate clearly how you meet the essential requirements in your CV & supporting document.

Closing Date: 28th June 2026 (11:59pm). Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date, and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews: Interview date: w/c 6th July 2026. Please note this is subject to change.

We bring together talent, celebrate diversity, and create lasting value for the communities we serve. As a fair and inclusive employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.

We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) can be a helpful tool when preparing your application. AI can guide you, but only your own words and experiences truly matter; we want to see the real you. All examples and statements must be your own, accurate, and reflect your true experience and values. AI tools do not understand context, think critically, or assess the reliability of information, which means AI-generated responses can feel generic and may not accurately represent who you are. We recruit fairly and inclusively; showing your real self is what helps you succeed.

We welcome applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK. Please note that we are currently unable to provide visa sponsorship.