Head Of Property

Interim Head of Property

Location: Southgate, London

Job Type: Contract

Salary: £625 per day

We are seeking an experienced Interim Head of Property to lead a Property Services team for a large Housing Association based in London. This role is based in Southgate, and is crucial for overseeing the management of housing repairs, voids, and disrepair. The successful candidate will have a robust knowledge of Awabs law and a proven track record in the housing sector. This contract position will run until the end of 2026, with opportunities to apply for a permanent role.

Day-to-Day of the Role:

• Oversee the delivery of property services, ensuring safety, comfort, and maximising stock availability.
• Manage reactive repairs services and ensure value for money from available budgets.
• Lead a technically qualified team, highlighting strategic asset management opportunities.
• Conduct pre and post inspections for responsive services and voids.
• Manage complex works scope, tender analysis, and contract administration for disrepair works.
• Oversee CDM and Health & Safety management, ensuring compliance across all operations.
• Handle contractor management and complaint resolution effectively.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of property legislation, regulation, and best practices.
• Professional qualifications and/or membership of a relevant professional body, or significant professional experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated success in a senior property operational role within a similarly sized and complex organisation.
• Expertise in contract management and client management of multi-year contracts.
• Experience in managing property assets in a public-sector or regulated environment.
• Proven ability in building effective teams and leading professional staff.
• Successful management of complex, multi-million pound budgets.
• Strong partnership working skills at a senior level and experience with transformational change.

To apply for the Interim Head of Property position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experinece or contact Mel Applin @ Reed