Interim Director of Housing Standards, Assets & Investment
Spencer Clarke GroupInterim Director of Housing Standards, Assets and Investment
Location: Central London, hybrid working
Rate: £900 per day
Contract: Interim/Ongoing
Spencer Clarke Group are supporting a leading London local authority to appoint an Interim Director of Housing Standards, Assets and Investment to provide strategic leadership across housing standards, asset management, compliance, and investment.
This is a strategic leadership role, not an operational post. You will lead a large multi-disciplinary function and drive improvement, assurance, and long-term sustainability across a high-profile council housing portfolio.
Responsibilities include
Strategic leadership of housing standards, assets, compliance, and investment planning
Directorate leadership for building safety, fire safety, regulation, and statutory compliance
Ownership of the housing asset strategy, investment planning, and major works programme
Oversight of repairs, remedial works, M and E services, and damp and mould remediation at a strategic level
Delivery leadership for net zero carbon roadmap activity across the housing estate
Driving commercial value through procurement, contract management, and performance
Embedding data-led quality improvement, audit, and organisational learning
Senior engagement with members and corporate leadership, with a strong resident focus
About you
Degree level education, Chartered Institute of Housing professional and/or equivalent professional qualification
Senior leadership experience in local government or similarly complex environments
Strong background in housing, property, asset management or built environment
Strong knowledge of housing regulation, building safety and compliance
Track record delivering transformation, cultural change, and measurable improvement
Politically astute, confident advising senior stakeholders and members
How to Apply
Send your CV or get in touch with Joe O'Halloran at Spencer Clarke Group on or