Interim Head of Service (Asset Management and Building Safety)

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local council in Yorkshire is seeking an Interim Head of Service (Asset Management and Building Safety) for a 3-6 month period. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety standards, overseeing strategic planning, and leading a high-performing team to deliver sustainable housing solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in asset management and building safety.
• Strong understanding of housing legislation and compliance.
• Experience managing complex capital projects and large budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic asset management and building safety functions.
• Oversee capital investment programmes and ensure compliance.
• Develop and implement the 30-year Asset Management Strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Asset Management

Building Safety

Compliance

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04.06.2025

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Job Description:

We are currently looking for an Interim Head of Service (Asset Management and Building Safety) to join a Local Council in Yorkshire as soon as possible for a 3-6 month period whilst they recruit for the permanent post.

This role falls inside IR35 and requires on-site presence 2-3 days per week.

As Head of Service – Asset Management & Building Safety, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the council's housing stock, ensuring homes are safe, sustainable, and fit for the future.

You will lead the strategic planning and delivery of asset management, building safety, and capital investment across the housing stock. You’ll ensure compliance with Decent Homes Standards, building safety legislation, and support the council's Net Zero ambitions.

This is a leadership role involving collaboration with elected members, tenants, contractors, and internal teams to deliver safe, warm, and sustainable homes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic asset management and building safety functions for council housing
• Oversee capital investment programmes and ensure safety regulation compliance
• Develop and implement the 30-year Asset Management Strategy
• Ensure tenant engagement is central to service delivery
• Manage large-scale budgets, contracts, and procurement
• Provide expert advice to senior leaders and elected officials
• Drive innovation, performance, and continuous improvement
• Lead a high-performing team across asset strategy, compliance, and capital delivery

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven leadership in asset management and building safety
• Strong understanding of housing legislation, compliance, and Decent Homes Standards
• Experience managing complex capital projects and large budgets
• Ability to influence at senior levels and lead multidisciplinary teams
• Passion for delivering safe, sustainable housing and excellent tenant outcomes

Must have Local Government/Housing experience.

If interested, please send your latest CV, availability to start, and day rate (inside IR35) to [emailprotected] by 9am on Tuesday, June 3rd.

Due to the volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. Please use the email above when applying, as we cannot respond to InMail messages regarding this role.