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Spencer Clarke Group
Head Of Service - Asset Management
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 7 hours ago
- Salary
- £450 - 650 - Day
- Recruiter
- Spencer Clarke Group
- Closes
- 12 Oct 2025
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Interim Head of Asset Management
Location: North East
Contract: Initial 6 months (potential extension)
Day Rate: Negotiable DOE
Our client, a Local Authority in the North East, is seeking an experienced Head of Service for Asset Management to provide high-level strategic and operational leadership for the Council's housing stock. This is a pivotal role with significant budget responsibility, focused on delivering safe, decent, energy-efficient homes that meet the needs of modern living, while ensuring value for money and maximising social value.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the Asset Management teams to deliver a comprehensive Social Housing Asset Management programme aligned with the Council's Housing Strategy and regulatory requirements.
Develop a robust decision-making process to assess the viability of assets following building safety and compliance reviews.
Create and implement a 30-year investment plan for housing assets.
Establish a comprehensive asset register in line with Regulator of Social Housing expectations.
Introduce smart component replacement to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Develop delivery plans for decency improvements, including the resolution of ranch-style staircase issues.
Oversee neighbourhood planning, investment planning, divestment and economic performance, ensuring the effective delivery of cyclical and planned maintenance programmes.
Define capital investment requirements, secure funding opportunities, and drive continuous improvement in housing and neighbourhood development.
Requirements
Significant senior leadership experience in housing asset management, ideally within a large and complex housing or local authority environment.
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements for Local Authority Registered Providers
Proven track record in long-term strategic planning, budget management and capital programme delivery.
Experience in neighbourhood and investment planning, asset viability assessments, and building safety compliance.
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams.
How to Apply
If you're interested in applying, please apply now with your CV and contact Joe O'Halloran at Spencer Clarke Group on (phone number removed)
Ad ID: 5416934498
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