Asbestos compliance officer - united kingdom, central london, london

starting salary: gbp38,297

job level: level 4 zone 1

work location: 5 pancras square, n1c 4ag

hours per week: 36

contract type: permanent

closing date: sunday 16th october 2022 at 23:59

interviews to be held: tbc

alternative flexible working options available / open to discussion

anonymised application - in keeping with camden's commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.

about us

in camden we are committed to working together to make our borough the best place to live, work, study, and visit. partnership with our communities is central to the way we work, so that everyone can access opportunities, and nobody gets left behind. here's where you can help decide a better future for us all.

the role

an exciting and challenging post has become available within the asbestos team for a self-motivated and experienced individual. we are looking for a qualified and experienced asbestos officer to take a lead role in ensuring robust asbestos management and compliance to legislation across camden's property portfolio including housing, schools, corporate and commercial buildings.

you will provide support to the asbestos manager to report and evidence effective asbestos management and manage the day-to-day commissioning of asbestos surveys and provision of reports within required timescales.

in this role you will also ensure that all of our activities comply with relevant legislative requirements and that we have the processes, records, internal controls, and development activities to ensure we are compliant with all relevant statutes, asbestos legislation, and health and safety requirements.

about you

this diverse role requires an individual with a high level of commitment, to deliver an excellent level of customer service and have exemplary project management and communication skills.

the successful applicant will either hold a degree or have equivalent experience and also maintain british occupational health service standards p401, p402, and p405 (management).

you will have an up-to-date understanding of health and safety responsibilities. the role will require you to have detailed knowledge and understanding of the working arrangements of the control of asbestos regulations 2012.

we are looking for a pro-active problem solver who has had experience working in the public sector, local authority or a similar complex organisation.

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working for camden

we're ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. help us redefine how we're supporting our communities, and we'll redefine what a career can be. if that sounds good to you, we'd love to talk.

at camden, you'll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer. click here to see full details of our benefits.

additional information

to view the job profile, please click here

to apply for this job please follow the "apply" link. in the 'why you?' section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the job profile under the "about you" section.

inclusion and diversity

we want camden council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. a vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. we particularly welcome applications from black, asian and those of other ethnicities, lgbt+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.

to discover more about camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit our recruitment website

asking for adjustments

camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. this includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. if you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on , at or post to 5 pancras square, london, n1c 4ag.

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