Interim Director of Asset Management

Aspen People; Hawick; Hybrid; GBP 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit housing association based in Hawick is seeking an experienced Interim Director of Asset Management for a 3–6 month hybrid role. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership in property services during a transformation period, ensuring compliance with housing regulations and managing operational teams. Strong leadership and budget management skills are essential. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Significant senior experience in property services or asset management.
• Proven leadership and change management experience.
• Strong understanding of compliance and regulation.
• Experience managing budgets and achieving efficiencies.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Property Services aligned with strategic objectives.
• Oversee asset management strategy and compliance requirements.
• Develop and review operational strategies and policies.
• Ensure effective risk management and performance monitoring.
• Manage budgets and identify efficiency savings.
• Provide leadership to operational teams.
• Foster relationships with stakeholders.
• Promote customer engagement and community involvement.
• Ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Compliance

Regulation knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Interim Director of Asset Management

Waverley Housing

Location: Hawick / Hybrid

Contract: 3–6 months

Salary: £78,000 (pro rata)

Start date: Immediate

At Aspen People, we are delighted to be working in partnership with Waverley Housing to recruit an Interim Director of Asset Management for a 3–6-month contract.

Waverley Housing is a Registered Social Landlord based in the Scottish Borders, providing quality homes and services. The Interim Director of Asset Management role will provide strategic leadership for the organisation’s property and asset management functions during a key period of transformation. Key priorities include leading innovative, modern, high-quality property and asset management services, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards, and driving service transformation. The role will also involve developing and implementing operational strategies, policies, and procedures to enhance the standard of properties, maintaining safe and compliant homes for residents.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the delivery of Property Services and ensure alignment with Waverley Housing’s strategic objectives.
• Oversee asset management strategy and compliance with legal, regulatory, and procurement requirements.
• Develop and review operational strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure effective risk management and monitoring of performance indicators.
• Manage budgets effectively and identify efficiency savings.
• Provide leadership, development, and support to operational teams.
• Foster positive relationships with stakeholders and partner organisations.
• Promote a culture of customer engagement, participation, and community involvement.
• Ensure health and safety compliance across all operational activities.

We are looking for:

• Significant senior experience in property services or asset management, preferably within housing.
• Proven leadership and change management experience.
• Strong understanding of compliance, regulation, and health and safety within a housing context.
• Experience managing budgets and achieving operational efficiencies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build effective partnerships.

You can contact Cat Goodwin at Aspen People for a confidential discussion about the role on 0141 212 7555 or 07517 894 625.

To apply, please upload a CV and cover letter (as one document) via the apply button. If you are unable to combine your documents, then please email your cover letter to [e-mail].

Offers of appointment are subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.