Assistant Director
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- Property Services We are seeking a strategic and experienced property leader to drive excellence in housing compliance, maintenance, and asset management.
Position: Assistant Director
- Property Services Salary: £56,000 rising to £64,368 per annum Location: South East England (with hybrid working options) Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week Closing Date: 13th October 2025 About the Role This is a pivotal leadership role within a well-established social housing provider and charity, offering supported accommodation and services to vulnerable individuals.
As Assistant Director
- Property Services, you will lead the delivery and continuous improvement of property services across a diverse portfolio of residential, office, and retail spaces.
Youll be responsible for ensuring full compliance with housing regulations, health and safety legislation, and building safety standards.
This includes overseeing planned and responsive maintenance, asset management, and facilities services.
Youll manage both in-house teams and external contractors, embedding a “right first time” approach and championing tenant involvement in service design.
Key responsibilities include: Leading property service strategy and delivery Ensuring regulatory compliance and audit readiness Managing departmental budgets and investment planning Driving service improvement through tenant feedback Overseeing recruitment, development, and performance of property teams Contributing to organisational strategy and transformation About You Youll bring significant senior-level experience in property, housing, or facilities management—ideally within the social housing or charitable sectors.
Youll have a deep understanding of compliance frameworks and a track record of managing multi-disciplinary teams and large budgets.
Youll be a confident leader with excellent communication skills, able to engage effectively with internal teams, tenants, contractors, and regulators.
Strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and a commitment to inclusive leadership are essential.
Youll also have: A degree or equivalent in a relevant field (e.g., construction, housing, surveying) Membership of a professional body (e.g., RICS, CIOB, IWFM) or equivalent experience Strong project management and procurement skills A passion for delivering high-quality, safe, and sustainable housing services About the Organisation This organisation is a respected provider of supported housing and homelessness services, committed to helping people rebuild their lives.
With a strong values-led culture and a focus on continuous improvement, they offer a collaborative and impactful working environment.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Head of Property Services, Director of Asset Management, Head of Housing Compliance, Facilities Director, Strategic Property Manager, Estates Director, Head of Maintenance and Compliance.d02fcfcb-6df4-40ee-95cf-3eb059ce3173