At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and improve housing services during a significant organisational change.
- Company: A London Local Authority committed to enhancing community housing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary and the chance to make a real difference in housing services.
- Other info: On-site presence required for three to four days a week.
- Why this job: Shape the future of housing services and drive impactful improvements.
- Qualifications: Experience at a senior level in local authority housing and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 £ per year.
We are working with a London Local Authority looking to appoint an exceptionally strong Interim Director of Housing Services. This is a senior operational housing role with responsibility for leading a large and complex service through a significant period of improvement and organisational change. The remit is focused on housing services and does not include new-build development or corporate property and estates.
Key areas of responsibility will include:
- Providing clear and visible leadership across housing management and landlord services
- Leading repairs, building safety, compliance and disrepair
- Driving a full housing restructure and strengthening service performance
- Improving accountability, information management and operational grip
- Ensuring the service meets its statutory and regulatory responsibilities
- Providing strategic oversight of the HRA
- Working closely with elected members, senior officers, residents and external partners
We are looking for someone with recent experience operating at Director, Corporate Director or Executive Director level within local authority housing. You must have substantial experience across repairs, compliance, disrepair and housing management, together with a strong track record of leading complex service improvement or restructuring programmes. The successful candidate will be politically astute, comfortable working in a changing and politically sensitive environment and willing to maintain a highly visible on-site presence. Attendance will be required for a minimum of three to four days per week and may be higher during the initial handover period.
Interim Executive Director - Housing Services employer: Imperium Resourcing
As a large Local Authority, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values collaboration, innovation, and community impact. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth through continuous development opportunities, while our commitment to public service ensures that your contributions directly benefit the community. Join us in a role where you can lead a talented team, influence strategic financial decisions, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents.
