Hazard Manager in Harlow, Essex

Hazard Manager

12-Month Interim Contract

£300 per day (Umbrella)

Essex - Hybrid Working (3-4 days on site)

Are you passionate about using data, technology and insight to improve resident safety and drive compliance excellence?

Our client, a progressive social housing organisation in Essex, is seeking an experienced Hazard Manager to join their Compliance Team on a 12-month interim basis. This is a newly created role with the opportunity to shape how housing hazards, compliance risks and performance data are monitored, reported and managed across the organisation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an analytical and forward-thinking professional who enjoys turning complex data into meaningful actions and influencing service improvement through evidence-based decision making.

The Role

As Hazard Manager, you will lead the development of compliance reporting, hazard monitoring and performance tracking systems, providing clear visibility of risks, mitigation actions and statutory obligations across the housing portfolio.

Key responsibilities include:

· Developing and maintaining compliance dashboards, trackers and reporting tools.

· Monitoring and reporting on housing hazards, damp and mould cases, and landlord compliance performance.

· Supporting the implementation of processes aligned with Awaab's Law and wider consumer standards.

· Tracking hazard identification, remediation actions and performance outcomes.

· Producing insightful reports for senior leadership teams and governance boards.

· Identifying trends, emerging risks and opportunities for service improvement.

· Investigating complex compliance issues and recommending practical solutions.

· Challenging existing processes and introducing innovative approaches to improve performance.

· Supporting compliance assurance activities across key landlord responsibilities.

About You

We are looking for an individual who combines strong analytical capability with a genuine passion for improving services and resident outcomes.

You will ideally have:

· Strong data analysis and performance reporting experience.

· Experience developing and managing dashboards, trackers and reporting frameworks.

· The ability to interpret complex information and translate it into clear recommendations.

· Excellent problem-solving and investigative skills.

· Experience within housing, compliance, property services, health and safety, risk management or another regulated environment.

· Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

· A proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.

Desirable Experience

· Social housing sector knowledge.

· Understanding of landlord health and safety compliance.

· Experience managing hazard registers and risk-based reporting.

· Knowledge of damp and mould management.

· Understanding of Awaab's Law and consumer regulation requirements.

· Experience using Power BI, SQL, Excel or similar reporting tools.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Greenacre Recruitment Ltd who are operating as a recruitment agency and business.