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Job overview
The Asbestos Officer plays a key technical and coordination role in the effective management of asbestos across the Trust’s estate. You will work under the operational direction of the Asbestos Authorised Person (AP) and support the delivery, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the Trust’s Asbestos Management Plan, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, national guidance, and Trust procedures.
The role acts as the primary point of contact for operational asbestos-related matters and provides structured coordination of asbestos surveys, re-inspections, remedial works, and associated documentation. The postholder will work closely with the Trust's appointed Asbestos Consultant, Licensed Asbestos Removal Contractors, Estates teams, and other stakeholders to ensure asbestos information is accurate, current, and effectively used to support safe decision-making.
With a strong focus on technical data oversight, programme coordination, and compliance assurance, the Asbestos Officer contributes to performance monitoring, audit activity, training compliance, and incident investigation processes. The role provides professional and technical support to the Asbestos AP, helping to maintain effective control of asbestos risks across the estate, while supporting planned works and day-to-day operational activity.
Main duties of the job
Assist the Asbestos AP in implementing and monitoring the annual asbestos work programme.
Prepare progress updates and contribute to reports for the Asbestos Management Group, including identifying areas for further action.
Support planning and scheduling of asbestos surveys, re-inspections, and removals in line with HSG 264, HSG 247, and Trust policy.
Ensure asbestos survey and risk assessment information is readily available to Trust staff, maintenance teams, and contractors.
Monitor MiCAD updates completed by the appointed asbestos management contractor, ensuring all associated documents (air monitoring certificates, waste consignment notes, and clearance records) are correctly uploaded and referenced.
Maintain version control and assist in periodic validation of asbestos data accuracy.
Maintain and track asbestos permit-to-work requests
Liaise with the appointed asbestos management contractor and Licensed Asbestos Removal Contractors (LARCs) to coordinate site access, ensure timely completion of statutory inspections and removal works, and verify documentation received.
Support supervising officers in arranging refurbishment and demolition surveys where required, ensuring appropriate notifications and records are maintained.
Raise sampling requests for suspected materials and ensure analytical results are logged and communicated appropriately.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: - applied for a Graduate visa - or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment - or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
This vacancy will close at midnight on the 26th July 2026.
Interviews are due to be held on the 6th August 2026.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to coordinate and monitor technical activities and compliance programmes.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities.
- Ability to interpret technical information, reports, and survey data.
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to liaise with contractors, Estates teams, and clinical/non-clinical staff.
- Good IT skills, including the use of databases, spreadsheets, and document management systems.
Desirable
- Ability to contribute to audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
- Experience preparing reports or briefing information for Estates or governance meetings.
- Ability to identify data quality issues and support corrective actions.
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of building fabric systems and estates maintenance practices.
- Understanding of statutory compliance requirements relevant to estates management, including health and safety legislation.
- Awareness of asbestos legislation, guidance, and best practice (e.g. Control of Asbestos Regulations, HSG 264, HSG 247).
Desirable
- Detailed knowledge of asbestos management arrangements within complex estates.
- Understanding of healthcare environments and the operational risks associated with acute hospital settings.
- Awareness of related compliance systems such as fire safety, ventilation, water safety, or permit-to-work systems.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a building maintenance, estates, compliance, or project coordination role in a complex environment (e.g. healthcare, education, local authority, or commercial estates).
- Experience of coordinating contractors works programmes, or compliance-related activities.
- Experience of maintaining and managing technical records, reports, or statutory documentation.
Desirable
- Experience working within NHS or public sector estates.
- Experience supporting asbestos management arrangements, surveys, re-inspections, or remedial works.
- Experience using CAFM systems or asset/compliance management databases (e.g. MiCAD or equivalent).
Qualifications
Essential
- HNC / HND in Building Studies, Construction, Estates Management, Health & Safety, or a related technical discipline
- Equivalent level of knowledge and experience gained through relevant Estates, compliance, or building-related roles.
Desirable
- BOHS P402 (Surveying and Sampling Strategies for Asbestos in Buildings) or willingness to work towards.
- NEBOSH General Certificate, IOSH Managing Safely, or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
- Technical qualifications relevant to healthcare estates or the built environment.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times towards patients, visitors, and colleagues in accordance with the Trust values of Safe, Kind, and Excellent.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while escalating issues appropriately.
- Willingness to undertake further training relevant to the role.
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This advert is for Asbestos Officer with Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Cambridge, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 p.a. pro rata plus RRP £5000. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Jul 2026.
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