Assistant Director of Repairs

Assistant Director of Repairs

London - Permanent

£110-125 plus package

We are working with a leading Housing Association to recruit an Assistant Director to join their Repairs team. This is a role of significant responsibility, focusing on upholding health and safety regulations while delivering efficient and effective repairs across the diverse housing stock.

As the Assistant Director of Repairs, you will be responsible for the successful management of the housing repairs services, ensuring that safety standards are maintained and compliance is achieved with key statutory obligations, including the Social Housing (Regulation) Bill, Fire Safety Act, and Building Safety Act.

You will lead the strategic direction of the service, collaborating with external delivery partners and internal teams to ensure the housing portfolio is well-maintained and secure. As part of your role, you will advise senior leadership on high-level and complex repairs matters, driving service improvements and ensuring residents receive a timely, responsive service.

You will oversee an annual budget of £70 million, identifying technological innovations to enhance service delivery, and embedding a work culture that prioritises health and safety, equality, and sustainability. Ultimately, this position is about shaping a resident-focused service that aligns with our clients' values, contributing to the wellbeing and safety of the communities in which they work.

We are looking for an experience, professional, dynamic, highly skilled, motivated, and collaborative leader, with a comprehensive undersstanding of key legislation - particularly relating to building safety, and with a strong understanding of the financial and operational challenges within the Social Housing sector currently.

You will need to demonstrate a proven track record of success within complex political environments, with the ability to influence and engage key stakeholders effectively.

For more information, please apply online now.