Head of Client Housing Technical Services

Head of Client Housing Technical Services

£580 per day
Inside IR35
4 months
Southwest
Hybrid

Interviews are set to take place ASAP

Reporting into the Director of Housing, you will be responsible for shaping and implementing housing strategies, overseeing asset management, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

About the Head of Client Housing Technical Services role:

1. Leading a team of asset management and client surveyors, providing professional and technical leadership.
2. Overseeing the strategic delivery of housing repairs, capital investment, and asset management services.
3. Ensuring the Housing Asset Management Plan and stock condition data are regularly updated.
4. Ensuring adherence to all statutory compliance requirements, including health and safety, building regulations, fire safety, and gas safety.
5. Setting and monitoring key performance indicators to ensure effective delivery of housing maintenance and capital works.
6. Managing budgets and financial planning, including HRA Business Plan development in collaboration with Finance teams.
7. Acting as a key liaison for regulatory bodies, ensuring the Council meets Housing Consumer Standards.
8. Contributing to strategic management and policy development, ensuring alignment with broader Council objectives.
9. Providing expert technical advice and supporting service transformation and improvement initiatives.

Your experience previous as a Head of Client Housing Technical Services:

1. Extensive experience in housing asset management, ideally within a local authority setting.
2. A track record of establishing and leading teams, developing processes, and delivering services at pace.
3. Strong knowledge of housing compliance, regulatory frameworks, and risk management.
4. Experience managing complex budgets, including HRA financial planning.
5. Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills, including working with elected members and resident groups.
6. The ability to drive service improvements, influence policy, and implement strategic housing initiatives.
7. A strong commitment to delivering excellent housing services and maintaining high professional standards.

Preferred qualifications and skills:

1. RICS Chartered Surveyor status (or equivalent).
2. Experience in housing strategy, property investment, and compliance management.
3. Knowledge of Microsoft systems and NEC Housing software.
4. A management qualification is desirable.

This is a key leadership role that will ensure the Council's housing services remain compliant, well-managed, and prepared for future regulatory inspections. If you have the expertise and leadership skills to drive forward this essential service, we'd love to hear from you.