Director of Housing Standards, Assets & Investment
Local Authority
Interim Contract £750 +
Agile Working
A leading local authority is 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 senior interim role will provide strategic leadership across housing standards, asset management, compliance and investment, ensuring safe, high-quality homes for residents while driving improvement, innovation and long-term sustainability.
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 lead a workforce of over 160 staff (with up to 7 direct reports) and oversee substantial revenue and capital investment programmes affecting approximately 22,000 council homes.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic leadership of housing standards, assets and investment across the council's housing stock
Directorate leadership for building safety, fire safety, regulation and statutory compliance
Ownership of the housing asset strategy, investment planning and major works programmes
Oversight of repairs, remedial works, mechanical & electrical services, and damp and mould remediation
Leadership of temporary accommodation property manag...