Interim Director Of Property And Assets

Carrington West; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization is seeking an Operational Director - Property and Assets to provide strategic leadership across its £500m+ property portfolio. This senior leadership role requires managing a team of around 49 staff to deliver effective asset management and regeneration priorities. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in local authority settings and hold full professional membership of RICS or equivalent. The role offers a competitive daily rate and a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of senior leadership experience in a local authority.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale projects and service improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Property and Assets Service, ensuring high performance.
• Oversee capital programmes exceeding £205m.
• Maximise the Council's property portfolio value.
• Provide professional advice to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Project Delivery

Financial Management

Compliance

Education

RICS or equivalent professional membership

Job description

Operational Director - Property and Assets

£800p/d Umbrella (INSIDE IR35)

7 Months Initially (with view for extension in place)

London Borough of Brent | Hybrid Working

Staffing responsibility: c.49 staff

Portfolio value: £500m+

About the Role

Brent Council is seeking an Operational Director - Property and Assets to provide strategic leadership across its £500m+ property portfolio. You will lead a team of approximately 49 staff, delivering the Council's property, asset management, capital programmes and regeneration priorities, including housing and schools. As a member of the Resources Departmental Management Team, you will contribute to corporate leadership, cross-Council initiatives, and the continuous improvement of services, ensuring value for money, income generation, and compliance with legislation and governance standards. This is a senior leadership role focused on strategic direction, financial management, and partnership working across the public, private and voluntary sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Council's Property and Assets Service, ensuring high performance and customer focus.
• Oversee capital programmes exceeding £205m, including schools, housing and regeneration projects.
• Maximise the value and use of the Council's operational and non-operational property portfolio.
• Provide leadership for Facilities Management, Emergency Planning, Business Continuity and Health & Safety.
• Provide professional advice to elected members, senior officers, and external partners.
• Develop partnerships with other councils, public sector bodies, and private/voluntary organisations.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, governance and corporate policies.
• Direct budget responsibility: £18m+ acquisitions/CPOs, £2m commercial rent roll, £3.5m FM contract.
• Indirect oversight: £205m+ capital programme.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience required

• UK Resident
• Full professional membership of RICS, or equivalent (RIBA, RTPI, CIOB).
• Minimum 4 year's senior leadership experience in a local authority organisation.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale projects, programmes, and service improvements.