Health Safety Housing Manager

Contract Civic Recruitment Limited United Kingdom

Posted On 11/03/2026

Job Information

Work Experience 4-5 years

Personal and Household Services

City Southwark

Province Southwark

Postal Code SE1

Job Description

6 month contract role with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• Temporary Health & Safety Manager for Housing Responsive Repairs at Southwark Council, primarily based at Frensham Street Depot, with one day at London Bridge office and one day remote.
• Responsible for providing professional H&S support, ensuring legal compliance, and maintaining an effective safety management system across responsive repairs operations.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Lead the development, review, and compliance of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Conduct audits, inspections, and H&S investigations; deliver performance reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Advise operational teams and contractors on CDM 2015 duties and compliance.
• Support stakeholders across the Council's Housing Repairs & Maintenance department.
• Deliver training, briefings, and seminars on H&S policies and best practice.
• Monitor compliance with health & safety legislation and Council standards.
• Maintain effective record-keeping and reporting using relevant systems.

Skills/Experience:

• Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation.
• IOSH membership and recognised H&S qualification (degree or diploma).
• Experience in DLO (Direct Labour Organisation) or construction environments.
• Proven auditing, investigation, data analysis, and training experience.
• Ability to deliver legal compliance and effective safety management.
• Experience in public sector housing.
• Additional H&S or auditing certifications.

Additional Information:

• Work pattern: 3 days on-site, 1 day at London Bridge, 1 day remote.