Interim Head of Service (Asset Management and Building Safety)

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

Job summary

A local council in Dartford seeks an Interim Head of Service in Asset Management and Building Safety for 3-6 months. This pivotal role entails leading strategic planning, ensuring compliance with legislation, and delivering sustainable housing solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and extensive experience in housing and asset management.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic asset management and building safety functions for council housing.
• Oversee capital investment programs ensuring compliance.
• Develop and implement a 30-year Asset Management Strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Knowledge of housing legislation

Budget management

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

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Interim Head of Service (Asset Management and Building Safety), Dartford

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Location: Dartford, United Kingdom

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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 the housing stock. You’ll ensure compliance with Decent Homes Standards, building safety legislation, and support Net Zero ambitions.

This high-impact leadership role involves working closely with elected members, tenants, contractors, and internal teams to deliver safe, warm, and sustainable homes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic asset management and building safety functions for council housing
• Oversee capital investment programmes ensuring safety regulation compliance
• Develop and implement a 30-year Asset Management Strategy
• Ensure tenant engagement informs service delivery
• Manage large budgets, contracts, and procurement processes
• 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 knowledge of housing legislation, compliance, and Decent Homes Standards
• Experience managing complex capital projects and large budgets
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders 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 Tuesday, June 3rd.

Note: Due to high application volume, only successful candidates will be contacted. Please use the email address above for applications; we cannot respond to InMail messages regarding this role.