Health & Safety Manager

Health and Safety Manager - Social Housing
Location: Based in Barnet, covering South East London contracts
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + Car Allowance
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time

We are working with a leading housing contractor known for delivering high-quality planned and responsive maintenance services within the social housing sector. With multiple long-term contracts across London, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Health and Safety Manager to lead their safety function across key contracts in South East London , while being based out of their Barnet office .

This is a strategic and hands-on role, ideal for a Health and Safety professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment and has a solid understanding of working in occupied housing and public-facing settings.

The Role
As Health and Safety Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of health and safety across a portfolio of social housing contracts. You'll work closely with operational teams, senior leadership, and client representatives to ensure robust safety systems are in place and compliance is maintained at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead health and safety strategy and delivery across multiple housing maintenance and refurbishment projects

• Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments across sites and offices

• Provide clear guidance to operational teams, ensuring understanding and adherence to policies and procedures

• Review, develop, and implement H&S policies, RAMS, and compliance documentation

• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions

• Manage relationships with clients and external auditors on all HSE matters

• Deliver training, inductions, and toolbox talks to promote a strong safety culture

• Monitor and report on key safety metrics and performance indicators to senior management

Candidate Profile

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (minimum NEBOSH General Certificate considered with strong experience)

• Membership of IOSH (GradIOSH or above preferred)

• Substantial experience in a health and safety role, ideally at management level, within social housing, property maintenance, or construction

• In-depth knowledge of CDM regulations, construction site safety, and working in occupied premises

• Full UK driving licence

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary: £60,000 - £70,000 depending on experience

• Car allowance

• A stable, long-term role with progression opportunities in a growing business

This is a key leadership opportunity for a proactive, knowledgeable, and people-focused Health and Safety Manager to join a respected contractor delivering essential housing services across London.

Apply now or get in touch to discuss this role in confidence.