Interim Head of Service (Asset Management and Building Safety)

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

Job summary

A Local Council in Yorkshire seeks an Interim Head of Service (Asset Management and Building Safety) for 3-6 months. The role focuses on managing council housing to meet compliance standards and ensure tenant engagement, while driving strategic planning in asset management.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in asset management and building safety.
• Strong understanding of housing legislation and Decent Homes Standards.
• 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 in asset management

Understanding of housing legislation

Management of complex capital projects

Influencing at senior levels

Passion for sustainable housing

Job description

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Interim Head of Service (Asset Management and Building Safety), Crawley, West Sussex

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Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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-proof.

You will lead 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 multi-disciplinary 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, June 3rd.

Due to high application volume, only successful candidates will be contacted. We cannot respond to InMail messages regarding the role; please use the email address provided when applying.