Full job descriptionLocation: 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