Asbestos Manager (12m FTC) in High Wycombe

Asbestos Manager
Salary: £71,708 + excellent benefits
Location: Wooburn Green, High Wycombe or Baldock, Letchworth Garden City
Hybrid: Minimum 2 days per week in the office, 3 days from home
Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract
Hours: 37 hours per week

Are you looking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose?

At SettleParadigm, were proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire.

Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising number of new affordable homes we build. Through our merger weve brought together shared values, skills and ambition, so we can build more affordable homes and make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve

If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, wed love to welcome you on our journey. Together, were building a better future.
Were now looking for an experienced Asbestos Manager to lead our asbestos management function and ensure the safety and compliance of our homes across a large and diverse property portfolio.

About the Role

As our Asbestos Manager, youll take operational responsibility for asbestos compliance across approximately 30,000 homes. Youll act as the organisations duty holder, ensuring we meet the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and all relevant HSE guidance.

Youll oversee asbestos surveys, registers, management plans, contractor performance and risk controls, ensuring safe delivery of investment works, repairs, voids and planned programmes. Youll also lead the harmonisation of asbestos management practices across our merged organisation, aligning policies, data, systems and contractor arrangements.

This role also plays a key part in implementing our new Asset & Compliance Management System, ensuring accurate asbestos data, strong reporting and improved visibility of risk.

Youll manage a small team and work closely with colleagues across Property Services, Housing, Investment, Reactive Repairs and Voids.

Key Responsibilities:

Compliance & Technical Leadership

Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and HSE guidance

Provide expert advice to senior leaders and operational teams

Monitor and report on asbestos compliance performance and risks

Surveys, Registers & Management Plans

Commission and quality-assure asbestos surveys (management, refurbishment, demolition)

Ensure survey data is accurate and recorded in asbestos registers

Produce and maintain site-specific Asbestos Management Plans

Define risk controls, access arrangements and monitoring requirements

Operational Oversight

Provide governance for non-licensed asbestos works

Ensure risk assessments, plans of work and training are in place

Monitor workmanship, air testing and waste disposal

Investigate incidents, near misses and non-compliances

Appoint and manage asbestos consultants, surveyors and removal contractors

Ensure contractors meet statutory and contractual requirements

Contribute to procurement, frameworks and contract reviews

Drive performance, efficiency and value for money

Integration & System Implementation

Lead harmonisation of asbestos management across two organisations

Align policies, procedures and compliance frameworks

Integrate legacy asbestos data and contractor arrangements

Define data standards and workflows for registers, actions and reporting

Oversee data migration, validation and cleansing

Train teams and embed consistent system usage

Manage and develop a Coordinator and Administrator

Work collaboratively with Property Services, H&S, Estates, Projects and Repairs

Provide reports to senior leaders and support audits and inspections

Recommend improvements and support performance management

What Were Looking For
Youll do well in this role if you:

Bring significant experience managing asbestos in a large housing or property portfolio

Have deep knowledge of asbestos legislation and HSE guidance

Are confident commissioning surveys and overseeing both licensed and non-licensed works

Can interpret technical information and communicate clearly with non-technical colleagues

Build strong relationships and influence at all levels

Are organised, proactive and comfortable working across multiple workstreams

Care deeply about safety, compliance and continuous improvement

Must haves:

Significant experience managing asbestos across a large housing/property portfolio

Strong knowledge of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012

Experience commissioning and managing asbestos surveys and registers

Proven experience overseeing licensed and non-licensed asbestos works

Ability to develop and implement asbestos management plans and strategies

Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills

Knowledge of asset management systems and compliance reporting tools

Experience supporting capital investment and planned works

BOHS P405 (Management of Asbestos in Buildings) or equivalent

Understanding of CDM requirements

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Nice to haves:

BOHS P402 / P403 / P404

IOSH or NEBOSH qualification

Experience producing executive reports

At SettleParadigm, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards package reflects this commitment.

annual salary: £ 71,708 per annum

25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options

Generous pension scheme up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice

Family-friendly leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Health cash plan claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids cover)

Life cover and income protection

Flexible working hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging

And thats just the beginning! Were also thrilled to provide:

Mental Health First Aiders available to support

Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions)

Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships

3 paid volunteering days in the local communities

Peer-recognition rewards platform

Paid professional subscription (one per year)

Working Hours

37 hours per week

Monday - Friday

Monday - Thursday, 09:00 - 17:30

Friday, 09:00 - 17:00

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from underrepresented groups.

Accessibility and Adjustments

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and well always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required.

Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

Closing Date: 15.07.2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date should we find a suitable candidate.