A leading residential Property Management firm is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to oversee compliance with all statutory health, safety, and fire safety obligations across its portfolio of residential blocks. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting Property Managers, clients (including freeholders, RTM and RMC directors), and contractors to ensure safe, legally compliant, and well-managed environments for residents.
As the team's new Health & Safety Manager, you will take ownership of the below responsibilities:
Compliance Management
Ensure all residential blocks comply with relevant legislation including the Health & Safety at Work Act, Fire Safety Act, Building Safety Act, Control of Asbestos Regulations, and associated statutory requirements.
Oversee and coordinate risk assessments, fire risk assessments (FRAs), health & safety inspections, asbestos surveys, water hygiene (Legionella) reports, and other statutory checks.
Monitor completion of remedial actions and ensure evidence of compliance is recorded and accessible.
Policy & Procedure Development
Develop/Update and maintain the company’s health & safety policies, procedures, and compliance manuals specific to block management.
Keep abreast of legislative changes and advise the business, clients, and leaseholders accordingly.
Training & Guidance
Provide training and guidance to property managers, site staff, and contractors on health, safety, and fire compliance.
Support boards of directors, landlords, and clients in understanding their duties and responsibilities.
Incident Management
Lead investigations into incidents, accidents, or near misses across the managed portfolio.
Report findings, recommend corrective actions, and ensure compliance with RIDDOR where applicable.
Stakeholder Liaison
Liaise with external consultants, fire authorities, enforcement bodies, and insurers.
Work collaboratively with property managers to embed a culture of health & safety awareness across the business.
The ideal candidate for the role would be someone proactive and solution-focused who is confident in influencing and advising at all levels. You must be able to balance legal compliance with a practical, resident-friendly approach. The ideal candidate will also possess:
Strong knowledge of health & safety and fire safety legislation relating to residential property and block management.
Relevant qualifications such as NEBOSH General Certificate (essential); NEBOSH Fire Certificate or equivalent (desirable).
Experience in property/block management sector or related field (housing associations, facilities management, estates).
Excellent communication skills – ability to explain complex compliance matters clearly to non-specialist audiences (clients, leaseholders).
Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple sites/portfolios.
IT proficient – able to maintain compliance tracking systems.
For more information, please do not hesitate to get in touch with a member of the Connectus Recruitment team.
zoe@connectusrecruitment.co.uk | 0208 137 0676 |www.connectusrecruitment.co.uk