Director of Housing Property and Investment

Director of Housing Property and Investment Bristol 12 month contract £850.000-£1,350.00 per day Sellick Partnership is supporting a local authority in the recruitment of an experienced Director of Housing Property and Investment on an initial 12-month contract basis. The role requires attendance at Bristol-based offices two days per week. Reporting to the Executive Director of Housing, the postholder will provide strategic leadership across a broad housing property and asset management portfolio, including:
Responsive repairs and maintenance services Mechanical and electrical compliance Housing development and regeneration activity Planned and capital investment programmes Building safety and fire safety initiatives Statutory compliance and cyclical testing programmes About the Director of Housing Property and Investment role:
Provide strategic direction and leadership for housing assets, property services and investment programmes, ensuring homes remain safe, compliant, sustainable and fit for the future. Develop and implement long-term asset management strategies that maximise the value and performance of the housing portfolio. Oversee the planning and delivery of capital investment, planned maintenance and major works programmes, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Lead on building safety, landlord compliance and risk management, ensuring all statutory obligations are met. Drive a customer-focused approach to service delivery, improving resident satisfaction while delivering value for money. Champion data-driven decision-making to support asset investment planning, maintenance delivery and future development opportunities. Build productive relationships with internal stakeholders, elected members, contractors, regulators and external partners. Foster a culture of accountability, high performance, innovation and continuous improvement across housing property services.

Requirements for the Director of Housing Property and Investment role:
Significant senior leadership experience within housing property services, asset management, housing development, construction or a similar complex operational environment. Strong understanding of housing legislation, building safety requirements, compliance frameworks and health and safety regulations. Proven track record of leading large-scale capital investment, maintenance and compliance programmes within occupied residential properties. Experience managing substantial budgets and delivering strategic transformation and service improvement initiatives.

Ability to provide visible leadership, influence stakeholders and operate effectively within a complex political or public sector environment. Demonstrable success in balancing operational performance, regulatory compliance and customer outcomes. If you have the relevant experience and would like a confidential chat, please apply or contact Ebony Simpson at Sellick Partnership Derby office. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.

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