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Role: Asbestos Officer Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30am and 4:50pm Worker Type: Hybrid worker Salary: Grade H - 40,777 (level 1) rising to 44,075 (level 4), per annum Location:Harvey Road, NG8 3BB Weve got an exciting opportunity available for a talented individual to join our Building Safety team as an Asbestos Officer - perhaps this is the opportunity youve been looking for? Read on to find out more About the Role This is an exciting opportunity to join Nottingham City Council Housing Services as an Asbestos Officer, working within the Building Safety Team. The role plays a key part in supporting the safe management of asbestos across council housing stock and associated buildings, helping to protect residents, staff, contractors, and the wider community. You will support the Asbestos Manager with the coordination of asbestos surveys, re-inspections, contractor liaison, record keeping, and asbestos-related enquiries. The role operates in a safety-critical and regulated environment and requires sound judgement, attention to detail, and effective communication. About You We are looking for a capable and motivated officer with relevant experience in asbestos management, housing or property services, building safety, health and safety, or a related technical or compliance-based role, who can operate confidently in a regulated and safety-critical environment. Applicants may come from a range of backgrounds, including local authority or housing providers, asbestos consultancy, surveying, construction, or property management. Candidates must hold a recognised asbestos surveying qualification and be able to demonstrate the practical application of asbestos knowledge in a work setting. Ongoing training and professional development will be supported. Essential Requirements: Relevant experience in asbestos management, housing compliance, building safety, health & safety, or a construction / maintenance environment. A recognised asbestos surveying qualification, such as BOHS P402 (or RSPH Level 3 Award in Asbestos Surveying). A working knowledge of asbestos risks, legislation, and safe systems of work, or demonstrable experience in a building safety-related role. Experience working with contractors and internal stakeholders in a regulated or compliance-focused setting. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records and manage competing priorities. Good communication skills, including the ability to deal professionally and sensitively with residents and colleagues. Desirable Requirements: UKATA or RSPH Duty to Manage Asbestos qualification. BOHS P405 (Management of Asbestos in Buildings). Other recognised asbestos proficiency or management-related qualifications. Experience working with an asbestos register or compliance system. Experience working within a local authority, housing association, or other public-sector landlord. Experience supporting asbestos surveys, removals, or asbestos-related incident response. What We Can Offer: A key officer-level role within the Building Safety and Asbestos Management function Support for professional development, training, and CPD The opportunity to contribute directly to resident safety and statutory compliance Full duties of the job description can be found here . A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes, as the role involves site visits across the city. Please ensure you demonstrate clearly how you meet the essential 6 requirements in your CV & supporting document. We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) can be a helpful tool when preparing your application. AI can guide you, but only your own words and experiences truly matter we want to see the real you. All examples and statements must be your own, accurate, and reflect your true experience and values. AI tools do not understand context, think critically, or assess the reliability of information, which means AI-generated responses can feel generic and may not accurately represent who you are. We recruit fairly and inclusively showing your real self is what helps you succeed. Closing Date: 9 March 2026 (11:59pm) - Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date, and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. By applying to this job, you agree to our Terms & Conditions. Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits. In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to: 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9% Smart Working to support your work life balance Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more! Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with different abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference. We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender+ community (LGBTQ+) and if you are Disabled - these groups of people are underrepresented in our workforce, and wed like to reflect our local population more through our recruitment processes. We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and we would encourage you to discuss this with us during the selection process, should this be something you are interested in. TPBN1_UKTJ