Interim Director of Asset Management – Social Housing

About the role

This interim position reports to the Executive Leadership Team of a London‑based social housing organisation. You will provide strategic direction across asset management, capital investment and compliance, ensuring programmes are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with organisational objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver long, medium and short‑term asset investment strategies.
• Lead capital investment, planned maintenance and retrofit programmes.
• Provide strategic oversight of property compliance and asset performance.
• Improve asset data quality to support investment decisions.
• Manage procurement and contract administration for major investment programmes.
• Ensure value for money while enhancing resident outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with the executive team, board members and external stakeholders.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams through change and continuous improvement.
• Present performance, investment and risk information to senior leadership and governance boards.
• Support sustainability ambitions and future‑proof the housing portfolio.

Required profile

• Proven senior leadership experience within the social housing sector.
• Extensive background in asset management for a Registered Provider or Local Authority.
• Strong understanding of strategic asset planning, large‑scale capital programmes and housing compliance.
• Commercial awareness with experience managing significant budgets and contractor performance.
• Ability to influence executive teams and boards and drive organisational change.

Required skills

• Asset data management
• Procurement and contract management
• Budget and financial oversight
• Strategic planning and investment analysis

What we offer

• Competitive daily rate of £700‑£800
• Opportunity to shape the asset strategy of a major social housing provider
• Collaborative executive environment