Asbestos Officer NCCHS in Nottingham

Description

Role: 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 worker

Salary: Grade H - £40,777 (level 1) rising to £44,075 (level 4), per annum

Location: Harvey Road, NG8 3BB

We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for a talented individual to join our Building Safety team as an Asbestos Officer - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…

About the Role

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.

About You

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:

1. Relevant experience in asbestos management, housing compliance, building safety, health & safety, or a construction / maintenance environment.
2. A recognised asbestos surveying qualification, such as BOHS P402 (or RSPH Level 3 Award in Asbestos Surveying).
3. A working knowledge of asbestos risks, legislation, and safe systems of work, or demonstrable experience in a building safety‑related role.
4. Experience working with contractors and internal stakeholders in a regulated or compliance‑focused setting.
5. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records and manage competing priorities.
6. 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

Full duties of the job description can be found here.

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 6 requirements in your CV & supporting document.

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Closing Date: 28^th 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.

Interview date: w/c 6^th July 2026 – please note this is subject to change

If you have any queries about the role or the recruitment process, please contact us via email: recruitment@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

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