Interim Head of Service (Asset Management and Building Safety)

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; 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 a 3-6 month period. This pivotal leadership role involves overseeing asset management, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and driving sustainable housing initiatives. Successful candidates must possess local government experience and a passion for delivering excellent tenant outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in asset management and building safety.
• Strong understanding of housing legislation and compliance.
• 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

Compliance

Project Management

Tenant Engagement

Job description

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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 fit for the future.

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 multi-disciplinary teams
• Passion for delivering safe, sustainable housing and excellent tenant outcomes

Must have Local Government/Housing experience.

If this role is of interest, 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 high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. We are unable to respond to InMail messages regarding this role, so please use the email address provided when applying.