A Central London 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 Council is committed to creating a fairer Borough, putting residents first and embedding openness, integrity and transparency in everything we do. Our culture values diversity, learning and ambition, empowering leaders at every level to deliver the best possible outcomes for residents, businesses and visitors.
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 (up to 7 direct reports) and oversee substantial revenue and capital investment programmes affecting 22,000 council homes.
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 council’s housing asset strategy, investment planning and major works programmes
- Oversight of repairs, remedial works, mechanical & electrical services, damp and mould remediation
- Leadership of temporary accommodation property management and supply
- Development and delivery of the net zero carbon roadmap for the housing estate
- Driving commercial value through procurement, contract management and delivery performance
- Embedding data‑led quality improvement, audit and organisational learning
- Leading service transformation and improvement programmes aligned to corporate priorities
- Acting as senior advisor to Members and Corporate Leadership on housing asset matters
- Ensuring residents are actively involved as partners in service design, delivery and evaluation
- Repairs & Maintenance: c. £23m revenue / c. £20m capital
- Major Works: £315m (5‑year HRA Business Plan)
- Staffing: c. £7m
- Responsibility for TA supply programme and wider investment activity
What We’re Looking For
- Senior leadership experience in local government or comparable complex organisations at Director level
- Strong professional background in housing, property, asset management or the built environment
- Proven success leading large, multi‑disciplinary services with significant budgets
- Strong knowledge of housing regulation, building safety and compliance
- Experience delivering service transformation, cultural change and measurable improvement
- Politically astute with experience working at senior level with elected members
- Inclusive, compassionate leader with a strong resident‑centred mindset
Qualifications
- Degree level qualification
- Chartered Institute of Housing qualification or equivalent (or qualified by experience)
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