Interim Director of Property
Location: London (Hybrid working available)
Contract: Interim - 6-months
Pay: Circa £800 per day
Our client, a London local authority is seeking an experienced and strategic Interim Director of Property to lead the development and delivery of its corporate Property and Asset Strategy, oversee major regeneration programmes, and act as the Council's senior lead on complex and high-value property matters.
You will be responsible for
Driving forward the Council's corporate Property and Asset Strategy
Leading on politically sensitive and commercially complex property issues
Providing oversight and property leadership for programmes such as Affordable Homes for Newham
Working with senior leadership and external partners (including LLDC and neighbouring boroughs) to deliver high-quality capital programmes, developments, and site assessments
Overseeing the performance of property-related budgets across the Council
Acting as a senior professional leader and advisor across all property-related functions
Key Requirements
Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Professional property qualification (e.g. FRICS, FCIOB, IRRV or similar)
Extensive senior-level experience in public sector property management
Proven ability to lead and deliver major capital programmes, regeneration schemes, and corporate asset strategies
Strong understanding of property legislation, governance, and public sector finance
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