Interim Director of Property Services

Public Sector; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in London is seeking an Interim Director of Property Services to provide strategic leadership across all property functions. This role involves managing property services, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving service excellence for residents.

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience in property services.
• Strong technical knowledge of compliance and housing asset management.
• Ability to lead complex service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of property services.
• Develop and implement asset management strategies.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Building Maintenance Knowledge

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

RICS or CIOB qualification

Professional Qualification or Equivalent

Job description

Interim Director of Property Services

£800 – £900 per day

A London based leading housing association is seeking an Interim Director of Property Services to provide strategic leadership and operational management across all property-related functions. This is a key role focused on delivering high-quality housing services, ensuring compliance, and driving service excellence for residents.

Key duties:

• Lead and manage all aspects of property services, including responsive repairs, voids, disrepair, planned maintenance, and compliance.
• Develop and implement a robust asset management strategy that supports long-term sustainability and resident satisfaction.
• Oversee procurement and performance of contractors, consultants, and supply chains to ensure cost-effective, high-quality delivery.
• Ensure all works and services comply with statutory and regulatory requirements, including health & safety and building safety legislation.
• Ensure a culture of resident engagement and customer service across all property functions.
• Provide strong leadership to multi-disciplinary teams, supporting professional development and high performance.
• Manage departmental budgets and ensure financial accountability and value for money.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to align service delivery with organisational goals.

Client Requirements:

• Significant senior leadership experience in property services within a housing or related environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of building maintenance, compliance, health & safety, and housing asset management.
• Proven ability to lead complex service delivery, drive performance, and manage large-scale contracts.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead during periods of change and deliver measurable service improvements.
• Relevant professional qualification (e.g. RICS, CIOB) or equivalent