We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Swindon to assist with the appointment of a Head of Client Housing Technical Services, on a 4-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £55.74 - £75.79 per Hour
Summary:
Swindon Borough Council is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Client Housing Technical Services to lead our Housing Technical Client Team. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving the strategic delivery of housing asset management, compliance, capital investment, and technical client oversight. You will work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and the housing operations contractor to ensure the councils housing stock is safe, compliant, and well maintained.
Responsibilities:
* Lead the delivery and review of the Housing Asset Management Plan, HRA Business Plan, and annual service plans.
* Oversee compliance with all statutory regulations including health & safety, gas, water, asbestos, electrical and fire safety.
* Monitor performance of housing repairs and investment through strategic KPIs.
* Manage capital works budgeting and ensure effective project delivery within approved budgets.
* Ensure readiness for inspections by the Housing Regulator and compliance with Consumer Standards.
* Provide expert technical advice to the Director and leadership team.
Qualifications:
* Chartered Surveyor (MRICS or equivalent)
* Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
* Valid UK Driving Licence
Experience:
* Proven senior leadership in housing services, ideally within a local authority environment
* Extensive knowledge of housing legislation, compliance standards, and asset management
* Experience managing large budgets, including HRA Business Plans and capital works
* Strong understanding of health & safety, regulatory compliance, and risk management
* Demonstrated ability to lead professional teams and manage complex projects
* Experience working with elected members, stakeholders, and tenant/resident groups
Please note:
* You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
* You should have right to work in U.K
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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