Interim Director of Housing Standards, Assets and Investment
Location: Central London, hybrid working
Rate: £900 per day
Contract: Interim/Ongoing


Spencer Clarke Group are supporting a leading London local authority to appoint an Interim Director of Housing Standards, Assets and Investment to provide strategic leadership across housing standards, asset management, compliance, and investment.


This is a strategic leadership role, not an operational post. You will lead a large multi-disciplinary function and drive improvement, assurance, and long-term sustainability across a high-profile council housing portfolio.


Responsibilities include
*Strategic leadership of housing standards, assets, compliance, and investment planning

*Directorate leadership for building safety, fire safety, regulation, and statutory compliance

*Ownership of the housing asset strategy, investment planning, and major works programme

*Oversight of repairs, remedial works, M and E services, and damp and mould remediation at a strategic level

*Delivery leadership for net zero carbon roadmap activity across the housing estate

*Driving commercial value through procurement, contract management, and performance

*Embedding data-led quality improvement, audit, and organisational learning

*Senior engagement with members and corporate leadership, with a strong resident focus



About you
*Degree level education, Chartered Institute of Housing professional and/or equivalent professional qualification

*Senior leadership experience in local government or similarly complex environments

*Strong background in housing, property, asset management or built environment

*Strong knowledge of housing regulation, building safety and compliance

*Track record delivering transformation, cultural change, and measurable improvement

*Politically astute, confident advising senior stakeholders and members



How to Apply
Send your CV or get in touch with Joe O’Halloran at Spencer Clarke Group on or