Interim Assistant Director of Housing Management
Location: London
Salary: 600-700 per day (Umbrella/inside IR35)
Work Arrangement: Hybrid working, with 3 days per week in the office.
The Role:
We are recruiting for an Assistant Director of Housing Management to join a London-based local authority on an interim basis. This role requires a highly skilled leader to oversee critical housing services, ensuring exceptional service delivery to residents and leading teams across various operational areas.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership to housing management services for 17,000 homes (both leasehold and general needs), maintaining high standards and prioritising resident satisfaction.
- Drive the development and implementation of the Council's housing strategies, including areas such as Neighbourhood Services, Homelessness Prevention, Supported Housing, Allocations, and Financial Inclusion.
- Ensure effective budget management and value for money across all services.
- Promote continuous improvement and cultural change to establish a high-performing, resident-focused service.
- Lead on policy interpretation and ensure services comply with all relevant legislative frameworks.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, including resident forums, internal teams, and external partners.
- Oversee the management of contracted services and ensure strong procurement practices.
- Support and develop staff through mentoring, coaching, and training initiatives.
- Provide comprehensive and timely briefings to senior leadership and elected members.
About You:
- Proven leadership in housing management with a track record of managing large-scale operations.
- Experience with strategy development and service transformation.
- Strong financial acumen and experience managing substantial budgets.
- Ability to foster collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders and work in politically sensitive environments.
- Thorough understanding of the regulatory landscape of social housing and relevant legislation.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage teams effectively, drive change, and uphold high performance standards.
- Degree-level education or equivalent professional development.
This is an opportunity for a driven leader to make a meaningful impact in housing management and play a pivotal role in shaping the delivery of vital services. If you have the expertise and experience required, we encourage you to apply for this interim position.
Please note, due to the urgency of this vacancy, we are seeking applicants who are immediately available or with short notice periods.
Back to searchAssistant Director of Housing
MMP Consultancy
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 17 days
London, Greater London SW1A2DX, England
£600 - £700 per day
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Interim Assistant Director of Housing Management position is based in London, offering a salary of £600-£700 per day (Umbrella/inside IR35).
- The role requires a highly skilled leader with proven experience in housing management and a track record of managing large-scale operations, along with strategy development and service transformation.
- Candidates must have strong financial acumen, experience managing substantial budgets, and the ability to foster collaborative relationships in politically sensitive environments.
- The position involves overseeing critical housing services for 17,000 homes, ensuring high standards, resident satisfaction, and compliance with relevant legislation.
- Applicants should have a degree-level education or equivalent professional development, with immediate availability or short notice periods preferred.
