Director of Housing Standards,Assets&Investment - Westminter

Reference: 3532443225_1776260359

Job Title: Interim Director of Housing Standards, Assets & Investment
Location: Victoria, London (Hybrid working)
Contract Type: Temporary
Employer: Westminster Council
900 umbrella

MOST IMPORTANT BIT: PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS STRATEGIC NOT OPERATIONAL

Director of Housing Standards, Assets & Investment
Westminster City Council
Interim Contract | £900 per day (Umbrella)
Agile Working
Westminster City Council is seeking an exceptional Director of Housing Standards, Assets & Investment to lead one of the most complex and high-profile housing portfolios in local government.
This senior interim role will provide strategic leadership across housing standards, asset management, compliance and investment, ensuring safe, high-quality homes for residents while driving improvement, innovation and long-term sustainability.
About Westminster
Westminster City Council is committed to creating a fairer Westminster, putting residents first and embedding openness, integrity and transparency in everything we do. Our culture values diversity, learning and ambition, empowering leaders at every level to deliver the best possible outcomes for residents, businesses and visitors.
The Role
Reporting to the Executive Director of Housing & Commercial Partnerships, you will be a key member of the Housing Leadership Team and a catalyst for resident-focused change.
You will lead a workforce of over 160 staff (up to 7 direct reports) and oversee substantial revenue and capital investment programmes affecting 22,000 council homes.
Key Responsibilities

Strategic leadership of housing standards, assets and investment across the council's housing stock
Directorate leadership for building safety, fire safety, regulation and statutory compliance
Ownership of the council's housing asset strategy, investment planning and major works programmes
Oversight of repairs, remedial works, mechanical & electrical services, damp and mould remediation
Leadership of temporary accommodation property management and supply
Development and delivery of the net zero carbon roadmap for the housing estate
Driving commercial value through procurement, contract management and delivery performance
Embedding data-led quality improvement, audit and organisational learning
Leading service transformation and improvement programmes aligned to corporate priorities
Acting as senior advisor to Members and Corporate Leadership on housing asset matters
Ensuring residents are actively involved as partners in service design, delivery and evaluation

Budgets & Scale

Repairs & Maintenance: c. £23m revenue / c. £20m capital
Major Works: £315m (5-year HRA Business Plan)
Staffing: c. £7m
Responsibility for TA supply programme and wider investment activity

What We're Looking For

Senior leadership experience in local government or comparable complex organisations
Strong professional background in housing, property, asset management or the built environment
Proven success leading large, multi-disciplinary services with significant budgets
Strong knowledge of housing regulation, building safety and compliance
Experience delivering service transformation, cultural change and measurable improvement
Politically astute with experience working at senior level with elected members
Inclusive, compassionate leader with a strong resident-centred mindset

Qualifications

Degree level qualification
Chartered Institute of Housing qualification or equivalent (or qualified by experience)

To apply reach out to me on :

02030471496

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Added 15/04/2026
Reference: 3532443225_1776260359

Director of Housing Standards,Assets&Investment - Westminter

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