Health And Safety Assistant - Commercial Properties

Location: London (Angel, N1)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £42'000 - £50'000
Working Hours: 08:30 – 17:30
Department: Commercial Property Management
Reporting To: Head of Commercial Property Management

About the Company

The organisation is a well-established and successful private London-based property investment company. It owns and manages a substantial portfolio of over 800 commercial and residential properties, primarily concentrated in central London, with additional holdings across England, Scotland, and Wales.

This role is based within the in-house Commercial Property Management team at modern offices in Angel and offers the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative and growing organisation.

Role Purpose

The Group Health & Safety Assistant will support the oversight and continuous improvement of Health & Safety (H&S) standards across the organisation's commercial properties and Head Office. Working closely with the Group Health & Safety Manager, you will help ensure full compliance with statutory regulations while promoting a strong safety culture across all departments and the wider property portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety Coordination & Compliance

• Assist in liaising with external H&S consultants and attend quarterly review meetings.


• Participate in quarterly Health & Safety Committee meetings to ensure ongoing compliance and awareness.


• Support coordination with asbestos and legionella consultants and Property Managers.


• Assist in maintaining full H&S compliance across the entire property portfolio.


• Help compile and manage statutory compliance documentation.

Training & Systems Management

• Monitor and ensure all staff H&S training is up to date and renewed within required timeframes.


• Support the administration and maintenance of H&S software systems,


• Provide guidance to staff, contractors, and tenants on H&S matters where required.

Policy, Risk & Contractor Management

• Assist in reviewing and updating company H&S policies and management plans.


• Support the tender process for H&S-related surveys, including:


• Fire & General Risk Assessments


• Water Hygiene Risk Assessments


• Asbestos Surveys


• Help manage the Approved Contractor List (ACL).


• Ensure appropriate emergency procedures are developed and implemented

Monitoring, Reporting & Improvement

• Assist in incident reporting processes, including RIDDOR submissions.


• Support the resolution of Priority 1 issues identified within internal systems (e.g., Meridian).


• Promote continuous improvement in H&S standards


• Keep staff informed of updates to CDM regulations.

Key Competencies

• Strong communication skills


• Ability to prioritise effectively


• Confident and persuasive with good stakeholder engagement skills


• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude


• High level of integrity


• Flexible approach with willingness to travel across London (and occasionally beyond)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential:

• NEBOSH General Certificate

Desirable:

• Level 3 NVQ in Health & Safety or equivalent


• IOSH Managing Safely Certification

Experience

Essential:

• 1–2 years’ experience in a Health & Safety support role (preferably multi-site or group level)

Desirable:

• Experience working within commercial and residential property environments

Knowledge

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office


• Experience with H&S/property management systems

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