Interim Director of Housing Standards, Assets & Investment

Local Authority Central London (Hybrid) £900 per day

Westminster City Council is seeking an experienced local‑authority housing Director to undertake the role of Interim Director of Housing Standards, Assets & Investment, providing strategic leadership, assurance and judgement across one of the most complex and visible housing portfolios in the UK public sector.

This is a senior Director‑level local authority role and is explicitly strategic - not operational. The Council is looking for someone who has previously held Director‑level accountability within a local authority housing environment and can operate confidently at the Executive, Cabinet and political interface.

The Context

This interim appointment provides leadership continuity across the housing standards, assets and investment portfolio during a critical period. The role is not a project, programme, or consultancy assignment - it requires credible statutory leadership, sound decision‑making and the confidence to operate at the most senior levels of a politically sensitive organisation.

The Role of Interim Director of Housing Standards, Assets & Investment:

Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Housing & Commercial Partnerships, you will be a key member of the Housing Leadership Team with responsibility for strategic oversight of housing standards, compliance, asse...