Osborne Richardson have an excellent new opportunity with one of our London local authority clients for an Interim Director of Housing Management.
Providing strategic leadership to a department of circa 500 staff, you will work closely with the Assistant Director of Housing Assets and Assistant Director of Neighbourhoods and Customer Service to ensure the council deliver an excellent housing management service to residents, ensuring that resources are delivering timely and considerate value for money outcomes.
The primary objective for this interim role is to lead on the develop housing management and property investment strategies that will support continuously improved services for our clients tenants and leaseholders, improving the residents journey. You will also manage the Housing Operations directorate, ensuring effective recruitment, training and development of staff. Monitor and appraise performance and keep structures under review.
The role also includes interim line management of the Council’s corporate landlord function providing leadership to Assistant Director reports to manage the Councils general fund capital and facilities management functions and the further development of the corporate asset strategy.
To apply you will need to hold a relevant related qualification and a proven track record in delivering major housing delivery projects within a Local Authority setting. You will need experience of working within a politically driven organisation operating at a senior level with elected or board members. This role would be suited for a candidate with technical skills in surveying / a property background.
This role will be based in East London and will initially be offered for 6 months though it is expected to be extended beyond this. This role is inside IR35 and the rate offered is circa £800 - £850/day Umbrella, though there is potential for negotiations depending on your experience.