Head Of Service - Asset Management

PPR Social Care; England; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading social care organization is seeking a Head of Service - Asset Management to lead initiatives in delivering high-quality asset and compliance services. This role focuses on capital investment planning and compliance, with a commitment to resident wellbeing. Ideal candidates will have senior leadership experience in asset management and a passion for enhancing services for social housing residents.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant access

Streamlined onboarding process

Ongoing compliance support

Prompt and reliable payroll

Generous referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership experience in asset management or housing compliance.
• Strong budgetary and project management skills.
• A passion for delivering excellent services to social housing residents.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and inspire a high-performing asset management team.
• Deliver compliance and asset strategies that meet housing regulations.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to shape investment decisions.
• Ensure homes are safe, high-quality, and aligned with long-term goals.
• Embed best practice in operational delivery.

Skills

Senior leadership

Budget management

Project management

Partnership building

Continuous improvement

Housing compliance

Job description

Head of Service - Asset Management Location: North East Pay Rate: £55 per hour Contract Type: AgencyAre you an experienced and strategic housing leader ready for your next career-defining role? We're looking for a Head of Service - Asset Management to join a forward-thinking Housing & Communities Directorate in the North East, where you'll shape the future of social housing and make a real difference for residents and communities. ? About the Role: In this pivotal role, you'll take the lead on delivering high-quality asset and compliance services across a substantial council-owned housing stock. Your focus will be on ensuring value for money, capital investment planning, and compliance excellence while keeping resident wellbeing at the heart of all decision-making.You'll oversee strategic initiatives including:

• The Social Housing Asset Management Programme
• Long-term capital investment planning
• Budget responsibility for multi-million-pound housing assets
• Ensuring timely, safe, and sustainable outcomes for tenants

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and inspire a high-performing asset management team
• Deliver compliance and asset strategies that meet housing regulations and local priorities
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to shape investment decisions
• Ensure homes are safe, high-quality, and aligned with long-term regeneration goals
• Embed best practice in operational delivery and resident engagement

? What You'll Bring:

• Proven senior leadership experience in asset management, housing compliance, or capital investment
• Strong budgetary and project management skills
• A passion for delivering excellent services to social housing residents
• Ability to build strong partnerships internally and regionally
• A strategic mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation
• A resident-first approach and commitment to equality, inclusion, and community wellbeing

Why Work Through Pertemps?

• A dedicated consultant with access to nationwide roles
• Streamlined registration and onboarding process
• Ongoing compliance support
• Prompt and reliable payroll
• Generous referral bonuses and regular incentives

Easily commutable from:Redcar, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Guisborough, Brotton, Eston, Skelton, Loftus, Gateshead, Middlesbrough, Durham, Hartlepool, Scarborough, Hambleton, Stockton-on-Tees, Darlington, Whitby, and Sunderland. Not quite the right role for you?We also recruit for senior and specialist roles across:Adult Social Care, Children's Services, Asset Management, Housing Strategy, Team Managers, Heads of Service, and more. Know someone who may be a great fit?Refer them and earn a generous referral bonus!