Westminster City Council

Interim Assignment | Hybrid Working | £900 per day

Westminster City Council is seeking an exceptional Interim Director of Housing Standards, Assets & Investment to lead one of the most complex and high-profile housing portfolios in local government.

This senior interim appointment will provide strategic leadership across housing standards, asset management, compliance and investment—ensuring residents live in safe, high-quality homes while driving improvement, innovation and long-term sustainability.

About Westminster City Council

Westminster City Council is committed to creating a fairer Westminster, putting residents first and embedding openness, integrity and transparency in everything we do. Our culture values diversity, learning and ambition, empowering leaders at every level to deliver the best possible outcomes for residents, businesses and visitors.

The Role

Reporting to the Executive Director of Housing & Commercial Partnerships, you will be a key member of the Housing Leadership Team and a catalyst for resident-focused change.

You will:

* Provide strategic leadership across housing standards, asset management, compliance and investment

* Lead and develop a workforce of over 160 staff, with up to 7 direct reports

* Oversee significant revenue and capital investment programmes impacting approximately 22,000 council homes

* Ensure robust governance and assurance ...