Property Operations, Compliance & Investment Manager (Housing)
đź“Ť Wiltshire (Office-based with hybrid flexibility)
đź’° ÂŁ500/day Umbrella (ÂŁ395.87 PAYE)
đź“… 3-month initial contract (likely extension)
🚀 Start: ASAP
A leading public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Property Operations, Compliance & Investment Manager to take ownership of a large-scale housing portfolio and lead a high-performing asset & compliance function.
This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for asset strategy, compliance, planned investment programmes, and operational delivery across a diverse housing stock.
The Role
You’ll lead a multi-disciplinary team (circa 20 staff) covering asset management, surveying, compliance, and contract delivery, ensuring housing assets remain safe, compliant, and fit for the future.
Key focus areas include:
* Leading landlord compliance across gas, electrical, fire, asbestos, water hygiene
* Driving delivery of planned, cyclical, and responsive maintenance programmes
* Managing multi-million-pound budgets aligned to long-term business planning
* Using stock condition data to shape investment decisions and asset strategy
* Overseeing contract procurement, performance, and value for money
* Ensuring compliance with all health & safety legislation and regulatory standards
* Acting as a key advisor to senior leadership on asset performance and risk
What We’re Looking For
We’re keen to speak with senior professionals who bring:
* Degree (or equivalent experience) in building surveying / construction / property
* Professional membership: RICS or CIOB (essential)
* Strong experience leading housing asset management & compliance functions
* Proven track record managing:
* Large teams
* Major contracts
* Significant budgets
* Deep knowledge of:
* Housing compliance & H&S legislation
* Asset lifecycle & investment planning
* Ability to influence at senior level and drive strategic decision-making
Why Apply?
* High-impact leadership role within a large housing portfolio
* Strategic influence over long-term asset investment
* Strong likelihood of contract extension
* Opportunity to lead service improvement and transformation