Chief Property Officer

The client is seeking a Chief Property Officer to provide strategic leadership of its property portfolio and directorate. This executive role is responsible for ensuring that investment decisions, delivery activities, and asset outcomes are value for money, resident-focused, well-governed, and aligned with the organization's long-term objectives. The Chief Property Officer will join the Executive Team, contributing to organizational strategy and offering assurance on property-related risks, performance, and opportunities.

The successful candidate will lead a high-performing Property Services directorate, overseeing housing, tenancy, and asset management services. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance and building safety, driving continuous improvement and innovation, and fostering a client-focused culture that enhances service quality and operational performance. The role also involves overseeing housing management and client engagement, ensuring strong performance in areas such as rents, service charges, tenancy management, and resident involvement, with a focus on using client feedback to inform service improvements.

Applicants should have significant executive or senior leadership experience within property, housing, or asset management, with a proven ability to build effective partnerships and deliver results. Experience in social housing asset management, regulatory compliance, building safety, and governance is highly valued. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an inspiring and collaborative leadership style, with the ability to lead large teams, drive change, influence at a senior level, and build a culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement.