Assistant Director Fire Remediation

Peabody; Croydon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing organization in the UK is looking for an accomplished Assistant Director of Fire Remediation to oversee a £450 million external wall remediation programme. The role involves significant leadership responsibilities, including managing a large team of professionals to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations and delivering projects efficiently. Candidates should have a strong background in project management and fire safety, along with strategic and inspirational leadership qualities. This position offers competitive benefits including generous annual leave and a significant pension contribution.

Benefits

30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Two paid volunteering days each year

Flexible benefits scheme including family-friendly options

4x salary life assurance

Up to 10% pension contribution

Qualifications

• Significant experience in leading multi-stakeholder remediation programmes.
• Proven ability to manage complex risks and ensure compliance.
• Excellent written communication skills, including report writing at board level.

Responsibilities

• Lead the external wall remediation programme ensuring safety standards.
• Oversee a team of 45 professionals to drive project delivery.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and financial plans.

Skills

Leadership of large-scale projects

Stakeholder management

Understanding of fire safety regulations

Project controls and risk management

Strategic mindset

Commercial acumen

Education

Degree-level qualification or equivalent

Professional accreditation (MRICS, MCIOB, APM)

Job description

We’re looking for an accomplished and inspirational Assistant Director of Fire Remediation to lead Peabody’s £450 million external wall remediation and fire safety programme. As a senior leader within our Investment Directorate, you will oversee one of the largest and most complex remediation portfolios in the sector — ensuring our buildings meet the highest safety standards and enabling our residents and communities to thrive.

Reporting to the Director of Asset Investment and Fire Remediation, you will lead a team of around 45 professionals, driving the strategic acceleration of remediation works across approximately 200 buildings, ensuring all projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with regulatory requirements.

This is an exceptional opportunity to deliver sector-leading impact, strengthen our organisational resilience, and play a pivotal role in making homes safer across London.

What You’ll Lead

• The successful delivery of Peabody’s external wall remediation programme, including all buildings over 18m and 11m within strategic timeframes.
• Acceleration of complex fire remediation works, aligned with Peabody’s long‑term financial plan, external grant funding, and cost recovery opportunities.
• Robust project management, reporting, and governance — ensuring performance KPIs are visible at executive and board level.
• Effective design, procurement, and contractual strategies to ensure high‑quality, compliant, value‑for‑money outcomes.
• Coordination of remediation works with wider planned investment programmes to minimise resident disruption and optimise capital use.
• A high‑performing team culture that champions accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.

What You’ll Need

• Significant experience successfully leading large‑scale, multi‑stakeholder remediation or capital programmes, with accountability to senior or executive leadership.
• Strong understanding of fire safety, building safety regulation, and the delivery of compliant remediation projects.
• Proven ability to establish effective project controls, manage complex risks, and ensure a consistent Golden Thread of information.
• A strategic and innovative mindset — able to drive improvements, influence decision‑making, and navigate highly complex challenges.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including working with central government, regulators, local authorities, consultants, and contractors.
• Inspirational leadership qualities, fostering a culture of performance, collaboration, and delivery.
• Strong commercial acumen including financial oversight, value‑for‑money principles, and contract management.
• Degree‑level qualification or equivalent; professional accreditation (MRICS, MCIOB, APM or similar) is highly desirable.
• Exceptional written communication skills, including report writing at board level.

Why Join Us?

At Peabody, our values guide everything we do — Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together.

You’ll be joining a committed and mission‑driven team working to deliver safer homes and positive outcomes for thousands of residents.

What We Offer

• 30 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Two paid volunteering days each year
• Flexible benefits scheme, including family‑friendly options and access to a discount portal
• 4x salary life assurance
• Up to 10% pension contribution

Please Read Before Applying

Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.

Interview Dates :

1st Stage – 15th – 16th January 2026 in person at Westminster Bridge Road

2nd Stage – 20th – 21st January 2026 in person at Westminster Bridge Road

If you have any questions, please contact Talent Specialist Victoria Wilson at [e-mail].

We may close this advert early depending on the volume and quality of applications.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you — and you want to help shape the future of building safety at Peabody — we’d love to hear from you. Please apply by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the ideal fit for this role.

Attached documents :

• Role Profile - AD Fire Remediation (1).pdf - Role Profile