Interim Head of Service (Asset Management and Building Safety)

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

Job summary

A leading local council in the UK is seeking an Interim Head of Service in Asset Management and Building Safety for a temporary 3-6 month role. The position involves strategic leadership in ensuring the safety and sustainability of housing stock, collaborating with key stakeholders to promote excellent tenant outcomes while managing significant budgets and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in asset management and building safety.
• Strong knowledge of housing legislation, compliance, and Decent Homes Standards.
• Experience managing complex capital projects and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic asset management and building safety functions for council housing.
• Oversee capital investment programmes and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement the 30-year Asset Management Strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Asset Management

Building Safety

Housing Legislation Knowledge

Stakeholder Influence

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

Location: Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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 will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the council's housing stock, ensuring homes are safe, sustainable, and compliant with regulations.

You will lead strategic planning and delivery of asset management, building safety, and capital investment across the housing stock, ensuring standards are met and aligned with Net Zero ambitions.

This leadership role involves collaborating 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 regulatory compliance
• Develop and implement the 30-year Asset Management Strategy
• Engage tenants actively in service delivery
• Manage large budgets, contracts, and procurement processes
• Advise senior leaders and elected officials with expertise
• Promote 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 budgets
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead multidisciplinary teams
• Passion for delivering safe, sustainable housing with 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 on Tuesday, 3rd June.

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