At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and enhance property services in social housing, ensuring compliance and resident satisfaction.
- Company: Dynamic South London housing provider focused on community impact.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership role, and the chance to shape future housing services.
- Other info: Opportunity for significant career growth and influence in a vital sector.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while driving performance and innovation.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in social housing with strong technical and regulatory knowledge.
Head of Asset | Social Housing £80,000 – £85,000 Stockwell, South London
Hyperion Partners are working in partnership with a South London housing provider to recruit a Head of Asset.
This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for the strategic and operational performance of the organisation’s property services portfolio, reporting directly to the Director of Resident Services.
The successful candidate will lead across
- Responsive repairs and maintenance
- Voids and property condition
- Compliance and statutory servicing
- Building and fire safety
- Damp & mould and Awaab’s Law
- M&E services
- Contractor management and procurement
- Asset condition and HHSRS
- Budgets and value for money
- Resident experience and service improvement
We’re looking for an experienced property leader with a strong background in social housing and a track record of leading complex, high-volume services.
You’ll need to combine strong technical and regulatory knowledge with commercial awareness and effective leadership.
You’ll be responsible for driving performance across the portfolio, managing risk, challenging contractor performance and ensuring residents receive safe, compliant and well-maintained homes.
The role will also provide senior-level assurance on property performance, compliance and risk, working closely with the Director, SLT and Board.
We’re particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate
- Senior leadership experience within social housing property or asset management
- Strong knowledge of repairs, voids, compliance and building safety
- Up-to-date knowledge of Awaab’s Law, HHSRS and Consumer Standards
- Experience managing contractors, procurement and commercial performance
- Strong understanding of M&E and statutory compliance
- Responsibility for significant budgets and value-for-money outcomes
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams
- A proven track record of service improvement and transformation
This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a broad property services portfolio and play a key role in the future direction and performance of the service
Head of Asset employer: Hyperion Partners Limited
Hyperion Partners Limited is an excellent employer for those seeking a meaningful role in social housing, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional development. Located in vibrant West London, the company provides competitive compensation and opportunities for career growth, making it an ideal place for skilled Repairs Surveyors to thrive and make a positive impact in the community.
