Health, Safety and Environmental Manager Q071

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Charnwood Borough Council in Leicestershire is searching for the latest member of #TeamCBC!

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Health and Safety and Environmental Manager to lead the strategic and operational delivery of compliance across our Landlord Services. This is a pivotal role ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and environmental integrity of our housing stock, staff, and tenants.

You will oversee statutory compliance, risk management, and environmental sustainability across housing operations—including water safety, fire risk, asbestos, disrepair, voids, and emerging legislation such as Awaab’s Law. Working closely with senior leaders and technical teams, you will embed a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of health and safety policies, procedures, and audits across landlord services.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory duties including COSHH, RIDDOR, CDM, and housing-specific regulations.
• Oversee environmental risk management including water hygiene, asbestos, damp and mould, and energy efficiency.
• Support operational teams with training, guidance, and technical expertise.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management, boards, and regulators.
• Lead investigations, incident reviews, and corrective action planning.
• Champion tenant safety and engagement through clear communication and partnership working.

What we’re looking for:

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification in health and safety.
• Proven experience managing compliance in housing, property, or public sector environments.
• Strong understanding of housing legislation, consumer standards, and environmental health.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to translate complex regulations into practical, ethical service delivery.
• Commitment to professional standards, tenant welfare, and continuous improvement.

The benefits of working with CBC:

• Agile working for many roles
• Generous annual leave of between (5 and 40.5 days NJC) of leave (depending on length of service), inclusive of bank holidays.
• Most services are closed over Christmas.
• Opportunities for professional development linked to many roles.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free parking

About the Council

Charnwood is one of the largest shire district councils in the country based on population, serving around 183,000 people.

We offer a range of services, with everything from refuse and recycling collections to the operation of a theatre and historic markets.

Our services are built on our values: Pride in Charnwood; Customer Focused and Working Together.

About Charnwood

We are proud of our borough, and it is a great place to live, work visit and invest in.

Charnwood boasts breath-taking landscapes which are great to explore.

At the heart of Charnwood is Loughborough, home to a world class university, historic markets, and the only major bell foundry in the UK.

It is a diverse community thanks to its student population and cultures from around the world.

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