Interim Director Of Assets

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; Ringway; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A social housing organization based in Ringway is looking for an Interim Director of Assets to lead strategic and operational aspects of their housing asset portfolio. The role involves ensuring safe and compliant homes, managing capital investments, and providing high-quality reporting to the Executive Team. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and a focus on sustainability and long-term planning. The position is set to start in mid to late January.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the Asset Management Strategy.
• Provide executive leadership on statutory compliance and building safety.
• Oversee delivery of capital investment and planned maintenance programmes.
• Manage asset management, compliance, and technical teams for performance improvement.
• Provide strategic advice on asset performance, risk, and investment priorities.
• Ensure support for broader organisational objectives like sustainability.

Job description

I am currently working with my client within the social housing sector to recuit an Interim Director of Assets with a view to start in mid to late Januray.

The Interim Director of Assets will provide strategic and operational leadership of the organisation's housing asset portfolio, ensuring homes are safe, compliant, sustainable, and aligned with corporate objectives. Reporting to the Executive Director of Operations / Chief Executive, the role will act as the senior accountable lead for asset management, providing assurance to the Executive Team and Board during a defined interim period.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the Asset Management Strategy and supporting Asset Management Plan, informed by robust asset intelligence, stock condition data, and long‑term investment planning.
• Provide executive leadership and assurance on statutory compliance and building safety, ensuring effective governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance across the asset portfolio.
• Oversee delivery of capital investment, planned maintenance, and major works programmes, ensuring value for money, effective contract management, and budgetary control.
• Lead, manage, and develop asset management, compliance, and technical teams, stabilising services and driving performance improvement.
• Provide high‑quality reporting and strategic advice to the Executive Team and Board on asset performance, risk, and investment priorities.
• Ensure asset‑related activities support wider organisational objectives, including sustainability, decarbonisation, and long‑term business planning.