Full-Time
Permanent
Closing Date for Applications: Midnight Thursday 4th June 2026
It's a great time to join Golding as we're an efficient, local, visible and listening organisation, providing sustainable homes and communities. We've established a strong track record for building quality homes and investing in our local communities.
We are excited to recruit for this role at Golding and appoint a Asbestos Lead to join our Development & Strategic Asset Management team, where you'll be able to play a key role in shaping our future.
If you're looking to lead, influence and elevate asbestos compliance, this could be the role for you.
What you'll be doing;
Lead contractor performance — manage surveyors and licensed removal teams, oversee remedial actions, and keep the asbestos register accurate and up to date.
Drive compliance excellence — monitor KPIs, run performance reviews, track improvements and maintain robust, auditable records.
Champion safety culture — run the Asbestos Champions programme and embed best practice across the organisation.
Own investigations and risk management — lead responses to incidents, assess breaches, and ensure corrective actions are delivered.
Manage budgets and contracts — oversee valuations, POs, monthly meetings and contractor governance.
Act as the subject matter expert — provide technical guidance, stay ahead of regulatory changes and support colleagues across planned and reactive works.
Ensure asset compliance — maintain accurate asset lists and ensure all inspections and servicing meet legislative and British Standards.
Deliver outstanding customer service — learn from feedback and help shape a high-performing, positive workplace culture.
Please note a full driving licence and DBS are required for this role.
Experience required;
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Good standard of education including GCSE English and maths or equivalent.
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P405 qualification essential
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P402 qualification desirable
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Knowledge and understanding of Landlords statutory repair, maintenance, and H&S responsibilities.
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Demonstrate understanding of Asbestos regulations.
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Well organised, diligent, proactive, assertive, well-disciplined, and commercially astute
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Excellent customer service, communication, and client/external interface skills
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A track record of effective working with teams, managing projects by prioritising workloads and delivering to deadlines.
When and where you'll be doing it
You will enjoy a 37-hour working week and earn an annual salary up to £58866.
Our Hub, Home, Roam approach allows you to work from wherever suits you best whilst also having a central workspace to collaborate and come together. Our head office is in central Maidstone and is a new, modern and bright space which inspires creativity and innovation.
What will you get in return?
Creating an environment which enables our people to thrive is crucial for us and our Total Reward package goes beyond your salary, designed to support you throughout your working life here.
You’ll get:
- 28 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)
- Company pension contribution and life assurance
- Flexible benefits including health cash plan, additional holiday purchase, cycle to work scheme, onsite gym, retail discounts and more.
Please note that we'll be shortlisting throughout and reserve the right to close this role early.
We appreciate people process information in different ways. If you would like any support with your application, please contact us
We are Golding Homes – thank you for looking!
It is a great time to join Golding, with our new corporate plan and a vision of providing Outstanding Services, Great Homes and Proud Communities. We have an established track record for building quality homes and investing in our local communities.
County Gate One, Stacey Street, Maidstone, ME14 1ST
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0330 777 2600
