Interim Head of Service (Asset Management and Building Safety)

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

Job summary

A leading council in the UK is seeking an Interim Head of Service for Asset Management and Building Safety. This high-impact role involves significant leadership responsibilities, ensuring housing safety and compliance, with a focus on sustainable practices. The position requires expertise in managing budgets, projects, and strategic planning, with a commitment to tenant engagement and outcomes.

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 ensuring safety compliance.
• Develop and implement a 30-year Asset Management Strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Asset Management

Building Safety

Housing Legislation Compliance

Strategic Planning

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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 strategic planning and delivery of asset management, building safety, and capital investment across housing stock. You’ll ensure compliance with Decent Homes Standards, building safety legislation, and align with Net Zero ambitions.

This is a high-impact leadership role 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 budgets, contracts, and procurement
• Advise 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 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. We cannot respond to InMail messages regarding this role. Please use the provided email for applications.