Assistant Director of Housing Standards

Essential Employment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent employment agency is looking for an Assistant Director of Housing Standards in London. You will lead initiatives aimed at improving housing standards, build partnerships with stakeholders, and oversee compliance with relevant legislation. The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of housing laws and proven management experience. This position offers a competitive rate of £750 per day on a full-time temporary basis.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of housing legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven senior management experience in housing or related services.
• Strong leadership and change management skills with a track record of delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to raise housing standards across the private rented sector.
• Build strong partnerships with landlords and housing providers.
• Oversee compliance with new legislation.
• Drive service improvement programmes for high-quality support.
• Provide strategic leadership and manage a significant budget.

Skills

Knowledge of housing legislation

Senior management experience

Leadership and change management

Strong communication skills

Strategic thinking abilities

Job description

Assistant director of Housing Standards needed in West London Paying £750 per day ref 005475

Full time hours on a temporarybasis

As Assistant Director of Housing Standards, you will:

• Lead initiatives to raise housing standards across the private rented sector and housing association stock.
• Build strong partnerships with landlords, housing providers, and key stakeholders to resolve issues and deliver exceptional service.
• Oversee compliance with new legislation, including the Renters Rights Act and Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024.
• Drive service improvement programmes to ensure tenants, renters, and leaseholders receive the highest quality support.
• Provide strategic leadership, manage a significant budget (£5–10m), and guide a team of senior professionals.

Ideal experience:

• In-depth knowledge of housing legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven senior management experience in housing or related services.
• Strong leadership and change management skills with a track record of delivering results.
• Ability to influence at the highest levels and build effective partnerships.
• Excellent communication and strategic thinking abilities.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV [e-mail] the reference number.

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