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Interim Director of Regeneration, Housing Supply & Assets – London – £896.16/day (Umbrella)
Senior Interim Role | Strategic Housing Delivery | Local Authority
A London Local Authority is seeking an experienced and dynamic Interim Director of Regeneration, Housing Supply & Assets to provide strategic and operational leadership across key capital programmes, regeneration projects, and housing development initiatives.
This is a critical leadership post focused on driving housing supply, managing corporate (non-housing) assets, and accelerating delivery on key mayoral priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead the strategic delivery of regeneration and housing programmes, corporate real estate, and FM functions.
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Provide day-to-day leadership across capital delivery and asset management portfolios.
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Drive the delivery of new homes on council-owned land, working collaboratively with internal teams to accelerate development pipelines.
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Oversee the mayor-approved capital programme and ensure effective performance and risk management.
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Implement best-in-class housing development practices, improving outcomes across the new build programme.
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Deliver key community infrastructure and extra care housing developments aligned to the Mayor’s five regeneration priorities.
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Work in close partnership with council executive leadership, the housing directorate, and the Mayor’s office.
Key Deliverables:
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Establish a funded development programme for unfunded housing sites.
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Secure vacant possession of strategic land and property assets to meet 2025/26 delivery milestones.
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Lead high-performing, multidisciplinary teams covering regeneration, housing development, real estate and FM.
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Set a high standard for reporting, performance management, and innovative project monitoring practices.
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Ensure robust governance and capital budget oversight, aligning to corporate reporting requirements.
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Shape and support the creation of a corporate governance framework to keep the Mayor informed of programme performance.
Person Specification:
We are looking for an accomplished leader with a strong record of housing and regeneration delivery in the public or housing association sector, combined with commercial acumen in property development and asset management.
You will bring:
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Substantial leadership experience in regeneration and housing development at scale, with deep knowledge of viability, land assembly, and strategic partnership working.
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Proven expertise in corporate non-housing real estate and FM operations—or the ability to provide strategic oversight with sound technical understanding.
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Experience in delivering land and property strategies, including repurposing and unlocking sites for development.
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Strong programme management and reporting skills with the ability to manage risk, performance, and capital investment effectively.
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Exceptional stakeholder engagement and political acumen, having worked directly with senior politicians or executive leaders.
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A strategic mindset with the ability to deliver at pace in complex, high-pressure environments.
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A collaborative and empowering leadership style that brings out the best in others
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