Interim Director of Housing Standards, Assets & Investment
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We are seeking an exceptional Director of Housing Standards, Assets & Investment to lead one of the most complex and high-profile housing portfolios in local government.
This is a senior interim, strategic leadership role focused on shaping direction, driving improvement, and ensuring long-term sustainability across housing standards, asset management, compliance and investment.
The Role
Reporting to the Executive Director of Housing & Commercial Partnerships, you will sit on the Housing Leadership Team and act as a key driver of resident-focused change.
You will provide strategic leadership to a directorate of 160+ staff (up to 7 direct reports) and oversee significant revenue and capital investment programmes impacting 22,000 council homes.
What We’re Looking For
* Proven senior leadership experience in local government or complex organisations
* Strong background in housing, property, asset management or the built environment
* Experience leading large, multi-disciplinary services and budgets
* Deep knowledge of housing regulation, building safety and compliance
* Track record of service transformation and measurable improvement
* Politically astute, with experience working with elected Members
* Inclusive, resident-focused leader with a compassionate approach
Key Responsibilities
* Provide strategic leadership of housing standards, assets and investment
* Lead on building safety, fire safety, regulation and statutory compliance
* Own the housing asset strategy, investment planning and major works programmes
* Oversee repairs, remedial works, M&E services, and damp & mould remediation at a strategic level
* Lead temporary accommodation property management and supply strategy
- Location:
- London
- Salary:
- £900 /day INSIDE IR£35
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Property Services
