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Our Local Authority is looking for a Head of Service in asset management within housing. The successful candidate will be required to join a dynamic, customer focussed team with aims to reach targets are solve any complex problems that appear in the job role.
Key Responsibilitie:
Lead the Council's housing asset management function, ensuring safe, decent, and energy-efficient homes that meet modern living standards.
Develop and deliver a Social Housing Asset Management Programme aligned with the Council's Housing Strategy and compliant with all regulatory and legal requirements for a Local Authority Registered Provider.
Oversee neighbourhood planning, investment planning, asset performance, divestment, and economic efficiency, ensuring timely delivery of cyclical and planned maintenance programmes.
Define and manage capital investment priorities, creating robust investment programmes and securing funding opportunities to enhance housing and neighbourhood development.
Set strategic and operational performance standards, monitor progress, manage risks, and drive continuous improvement in asset management services.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, senior leaders, elected members, regulators, and community stakeholders.
Act as the Council's principal advisor on housing asset performance, compliance, risks, and opportunities.
Lead, develop, and empower staff, fostering a high-performance culture and supporting skills growth and knowledge transfer.
Represent the Council in regional and national forums to share best practice and influence sector developments.
