Head Of Strategic Asset Management

Interim Head of Strategic Asset Management

Location: South West (Hybrid Working Available)

Contract: 9 Months Initially (Potential to Extend)

Day Rate: £700 per day DOE

Spencer Clarke Group are recruiting for an exceptional Interim Head of Strategic Asset Management on behalf of our client, a local authority in the South West. This high-impact leadership role is responsible for shaping and delivering the council's Asset Management Strategy across its housing portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and ongoing refinement of the Council's Asset Management Strategy, turning strategic priorities into actionable delivery plans.
• Develop and maintain robust asset data and performance frameworks to maximise financial, social and environmental return on investment.
• Oversee asset grading, risk assessment, and strategic planning for redevelopment, investment, change of tenure, and disposals.
• Lead the Asset Management, Building Safety, and Compliance Commissioning teams, reporting to the Housing Committee, Chief Executive, and Executive Management Team.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory responsibilities including the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act, and all relevant landlord and energy legislation.
• Maintain a balanced 30-year HRA Business Plan, while delivering effective governance, strategy development, and service user engagement.

Key Outcomes

• A well-governed, sustainable HRA business plan.
• Full compliance with building, fire, and landlord safety legislation.
• A high-performing, risk-managed, and customer-focused housing portfolio.
• Strong regulatory engagement and preparedness for inspection by the Regulator of Social Housing.

Requirements

• Substantial leadership experience in strategic asset management, ideally within large housing or complex public sector organisations.
• Proven track record in performance and outcome management, driving change, and delivering through multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of housing legislation, landlord compliance, and health & safety frameworks.
• Strategic capability in delivering transformation across housing services, with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated experience in governance, service planning, and strategic reporting at corporate level.
• Professional qualifications such as CIH, RICS, or CIOB.

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 .