Interim Head of Service (Asset Management and Building Safety)

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Council in Yorkshire is seeking an Interim Head of Service for Asset Management and Building Safety. This high-impact leadership role focuses on managing the council's housing stock, ensuring safety, sustainability, and compliance with legislation. The position requires substantial experience in Local Government and a track record of successful project management in the housing sector.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in asset management and building safety.
• Experience managing complex capital projects and large budgets.
• Must have Local Government/Housing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic asset management and building safety functions.
• Oversee capital investment programmes and ensure safety compliance.
• Develop and implement a 30-year Asset Management Strategy.
• Ensure tenant engagement is central to service delivery.

Skills

Leadership in asset management

Understanding of housing legislation

Influencing at senior levels

Managing complex capital projects

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04.06.2025

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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 the candidate would need to be on-site 2-3 days per week.

As Head of Service – Asset Management & Building Safety, you will 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 strategic planning and delivery of asset management, building safety, and capital investment across the housing stock, ensuring compliance with Decent Homes Standards and building safety legislation, aligning with 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 and ensure safety regulation compliance
• Develop and implement a 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 9 am on Tuesday, June 3rd.

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