Interim Director of Property and Assets

Location: Brent

Operational Director - Property and Assets
£800p/d Umbrella (INSIDE IR35)
7 Months Initially (with view for extension in place)
London Borough of Brent | Hybrid Working

Staffing responsibility: c.49 staff
Portfolio value: £500m+
 
About the Role
Brent Council is seeking an Operational Director - Property and Assets to provide strategic leadership across its £500m+ property portfolio. You will lead a team of approximately 49 staff, delivering the Council's property, asset management, capital programmes and regeneration priorities, including housing and schools.
As a member of the Resources Departmental Management Team, you will contribute to corporate leadership, cross-Council initiatives, and the continuous improvement of services, ensuring value for money, income generation, and compliance with legislation and governance standards.
This is a senior leadership role focused on strategic direction, financial management, and partnership working across the public, private and voluntary sectors.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead and manage the Council's Property and Assets Service, ensuring high performance and customer focus.

· Oversee capital programmes exceeding £205m, including schools, housing and regeneration projects.

· Maximise the value and use of the Council's operational and non-operational property portfolio.

· Provide leadership for Facilities Management, Emergency Planning, Business Continuity and Health & Safety.

· Provide professional advice to elected members, senior officers, and external partners.

· Develop partnerships with other councils, public sector bodies, and private/voluntary organisations.

· Ensure compliance with legislation, governance and corporate policies.
 
Direct budget responsibility: £18m+ acquisitions/CPOs, £2m commercial rent roll, £3.5m FM contract.
Indirect oversight: £205m+ capital programme.
 
Knowledge,

Skills & Experience required:

· UK Resident

· Full professional membership of RICS, or equivalent (RIBA, RTPI, CIOB).

· Minimum 4 year's senior leadership experience in a local authority organisation.

· Proven track record of delivering large-scale projects, programmes, and service improvements