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Head Of Assets (HRA & General)

Job Posted: 19 days ago

Salary: £ 650 - 750 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Gosport, Hampshire

Expire in: 9 days

Job Description

Head of Assets (HRA & General)

Location: Town Hall
 Salary: Competitive
 Contract: Fixed Term - 6 Months
 Hours: 37 hours per week

Pay: Contract Umbrella rate per day - up to £750 per day DOE

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic professional to lead the Council's Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and General Fund asset portfolio.

As Head of Assets, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Property and Repairs Service, ensuring the Council's assets are maintained, compliant and utilised effectively to support long-term organisational and financial objectives.

You will lead on asset management strategy, stock condition planning, investment programmes, repairs and maintenance services, compliance, and capital projects, while ensuring excellent customer service and value for money.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Property and Repairs Service.
Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and regulatory standards, including the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023.
Develop and deliver Asset Management Strategies and long-term investment plans.
Manage stock condition data, lifecycle planning and asset performance.
Oversee repairs, maintenance, planned works and capital projects.
Support budget setting and long-term capital investment planning.
Manage contracts, procurement and contractor performance.
Identify opportunities for regeneration, remodelling or disposal of underperforming assets.
Prepare reports and present recommendations to senior leadership and Members.
Lead and develop a high-performing, customer-focused team.

About You

You will have:

A relevant property qualification and Chartered Membership of RICS (or substantial equivalent experience).
Significant experience in asset management, housing or property services.
Strong knowledge of asset management, compliance and housing legislation.
Experience managing budgets, contracts and investment programmes.
Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience working within governance frameworks and presenting reports to senior leaders or Members.
A proactive and collaborative approach to service improvement.
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work travel.

If you're interested, please do apply now.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change

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