MMP Consultancy is seeking a Director of Housing Property Services on behalf of a Local Authority based in Bristol. This is an interim role up until February 2026 subject to extension. The rate of pay is 850pd inside of IR35. Candidates will be expected on site 3 day per week, with 2 days working from home available.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, affordable, and energy-efficient housing across the city. They will be responsible for developing and delivering our housing asset strategy, building safety programme, maintenance services, and planned investment projects.

Working closely with the Executive Director for Housing and a range of internal and external partners, the successful candidate will provide strong leadership and oversight to ensure statutory compliance, excellent service delivery and continuous improvement. They will act as the strategic lead for housing property services, driving innovation while ensuring we meet both our financial and environmental goals.

Responsibilities:

Overseeing asset strategy, building safety, planned maintenance, and housing property services
Leading the delivery of a safety, compliance and assurance programme
Developing and implementing long-term strategic budgets and investment plans
Ensuring legal and regulatory compliance, including with the Regulator of Social Housing
Promoting resident engagement and using feedback to drive service improvements
Leading on performance monitoring, reporting and business improvement
Representing the council in key stakeholder forums, both locally and nationally
Driving progress towards net zero carbon objectives within our housing stock

Requirements:

A degree or relevant professional qualification with significant post-qualification experience

Expertise in housing legislation, property law, building regulations and compliance
Proven experience in strategic leadership, financial management and programme delivery
Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills
A commitment to equity, inclusion and delivering excellent customer service

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