Interim Head of Service (Asset Management and Building Safety)

Social network you want to login/join with: Interim Head of Service (Asset Management and Building Safety), London Client: Location: London, United Kingdom Job Category: Other – EU work permit required: Yes Job Views: 3 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 key role in shaping the future of the council\’s housing stock, ensuring homes are safe, sustainable, and future-ready. You will lead strategic planning and delivery of asset management, building safety, and capital investment across housing stock, ensuring compliance with Decent Homes Standards and building safety legislation, aligning with Net Zero goals. This leadership role involves 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 for council housing Oversee capital investment programs and ensure safety regulation compliance Develop and implement a 30-year Asset Management Strategy Engage tenants actively in service delivery Manage large budgets, contracts, and procurement processes Provide expert advice to senior leaders and elected officials Promote innovation, performance, and continuous improvement Lead a high-performing team across asset strategy, compliance, and capital delivery 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 large budgets Ability to influence senior stakeholders 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 9 am 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 address for applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr