Director of Housing Standards

Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has a new opportunity for a Director of Housing Standards, Assets & Investment on a 3 months contract initially with a possibility of further extension.

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Director of Housing Standards, Assets & Investment to act as the strategic lead for housing asset management. This is a pivotal role, driving the client’s strategy on housing assets, building safety, and service transformation within housing services.

As the strategic advisor, you will lead efforts to maximize the utility of the client’s housing assets through effective asset management, including procurement of works and exploring opportunities for rationalization, disposal, and reconfiguration. Your role will involve ensuring that service delivery standards meet the highest expectations, with a focus on innovation, excellence, continuous improvement, and environmental sustainability.

You will collaborate with the Housing Leadership Team and key stakeholders to drive improvement programs and ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, particularly in the areas of building safety and compliance. This is a high-impact role requiring strong leadership, technical housing knowledge, and experience in delivering asset strategies.

Essential Skills & Experience:

Strong background in asset management.
In-depth knowledge of compliance and building safety regulations.
Experience in managing construction, including the successful delivery of major works.
Proven leadership in managing multi-disciplinary teams and delivering transformation initiatives.
Expertise in reshaping services to meet new regulatory requirements, particularly in building safety.
Professional qualifications or a background in property or housing management.

If this sounds good to you so far, please apply for immediate contact or call us directly.