Interim Head of Service (Asset Management and Building Safety)

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Council in Cheltenham seeks an Interim Head of Service for Asset Management and Building Safety for a 3-6 month period. This high-impact leadership role involves shaping the future of the council's housing stock, ensuring compliance with safety legislation, and managing capital investments while leading a multidisciplinary team. Applicants must have local government or housing experience and be prepared to deliver safe, sustainable homes.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Understanding of housing legislation

Project management

Budget management

Tenant engagement

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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 future-proofed.

You will lead the strategic planning and delivery of asset management, building safety, and capital investment across our housing stock. You’ll ensure our homes meet Decent Homes Standards, comply with building safety legislation, and align with our Net Zero ambitions.

This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll work closely 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 compliance with safety regulations
• 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 members
• 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 this role interests you, please send your latest CV, availability to start, and day rate (inside IR35) to [emailprotected] no later than 9am on Tuesday, 3rd June.

Please note that due to the volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. We cannot respond to InMail messages regarding this role. Ensure you use the provided email address when applying.