Interim Investment and Compliance Manager
Wiltshire (Hybrid)
6‑Month Contract
Negotiable Daily Rate
We are supporting a Local Authority in Wiltshire with the appointment of an experienced Investment and Compliance Manager for an initial 6‑month period.
This is a senior leadership role within the Housing service, responsible for strategic asset management and landlord compliance across a housing portfolio of approximately 5,300 homes. The council is seeking an experienced property professional who can provide immediate impact, strong technical leadership, and assurance around compliance and long‑term investment planning.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Housing Services you will lead a multi‑disciplinary team (6‑8 staff) covering asset management, surveying, planned investment, and landlord compliance.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading the development and delivery of the HRA Asset Management Strategy
- Designing and costing planned maintenance programmes aligned to the 30‑Year HRA Business Plan
- Full oversight of landlord compliance across the housing stock (gas, electrical, fire, water hygiene, asbestos, etc.)
- Managing and monitoring compliance contracts and major service contracts exceeding £1m annually
- Setting and managing capital and revenue budgetsProviding strategic advice and assurance to senior leadership and Housing Board
- Ensuring assets meet Decent Homes Standard and all current Health & Safety legislation
- Overseeing stock condition data, investment modelling, and long‑term sustainability planning
This role carries full accountability for team performance, service quality, financial management, and regulatory compliance.
About You
- Degree (or equivalent) in Building Surveying, Construction, or related discipline
- Professional membership of RICS or CIOB
- Significant post‑qualification experience in social housing asset management
- Proven experience leading multi‑disciplinary teams
- Strong knowledge of landlord compliance and Health & Safety legislation
- Experience managing substantial capital programmes and HRA business planning
- Ability to provide strategic advice at senior leadership level
- Local authority or registered provider experience is essential.
Why Apply?
- High‑impact interim leadership opportunity
- Strategic role with full asset and compliance oversight
- Flexible daily rate (negotiable based on experience)
- Hybrid working
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