Interim Director of Regeneration, Housing Supply & Assets – London – £896.16/day (Umbrella) Senior Interim Role | Strategic Housing Delivery | Local Authority A London Local Authority is seeking an experienced and dynamic Interim Director of Regeneration, Housing Supply & Assets to provide strategic and operational leadership across key capital programmes, regeneration projects, and housing development initiatives. This is a critical leadership post focused on driving housing supply, managing corporate (non-housing) assets, and accelerating delivery on key mayoral priorities. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the strategic delivery of regeneration and housing programmes, corporate real estate, and FM functions. - Provide day-to-day leadership across capital delivery and asset management portfolios. - Drive the delivery of new homes on council-owned land, working collaboratively with internal teams to accelerate development pipelines. - Oversee the mayor-approved capital programme and ensure effective performance and risk management. - Implement best-in-class housing development practices, improving outcomes across the new build programme. - Deliver key community infrastructure and extra care housing developments aligned to the Mayor's five regeneration priorities. - Work in close partnership with council executive leadership, the housing directorate, and the Mayor's office. Key Deliverables: - Establish a funded development programme for unfunded housing sites. - Secure vacant possession of strategic land and property assets to meet 2025/26 delivery milestones. - Lead high-performing, multidisciplinary teams covering regeneration, housing development, real estate and FM. - Set a high standard for reporting, performance management, and innovative project monitoring practices. - Ensure robust governance and capital budget oversight, aligning to corporate reporting requirements. - Shape and support the creation of a corporate governance framework to keep the Mayor informed of programme performance. Person Specification: We are looking for an accomplished leader with a strong record of housing and regeneration delivery in the public or housing association sector, combined with commercial acumen in property development and asset management. You will bring: - Substantial leadership experience in regeneration and housing development at scale, with deep knowledge of viability, land assembly, and strategic partnership working. - Proven expertise in corporate non-housing real estate and FM operations—or the ability to provide strategic oversight with sound technical understanding. - Experience in delivering land and property strategies, including repurposing and unlocking sites for development. - Strong programme management and reporting skills with the ability to manage risk, performance, and capital investment effectively. - Exceptional stakeholder engagement and political acumen, having worked directly with senior politicians or executive leaders. - A strategic mindset with the ability to deliver at pace in complex, high-pressure environments. - A collaborative and empowering leadership style that brings out the best in others.