Assistant Director for Property and Compliance

An organisation in London is seeking an Assistant Director of Property and Compliance for a period of 6-9 months on a competitive day rate.  

Main Purpose of the job

• To ensure the efficient delivery of all aspects of the repairs and maintenance service including cyclical programmes and voids works.
• To manage all associated risks and ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Manage the out of hours emergency response service

Main duties and responsibilities of the job

• Work with the Chief Housing Officer to develop and implement a business plan that will drive up performance and make a positive contribution towards the Directorate’s ambitious growth and place plans.
• Provide clear strategic and operational leadership to the delivery of repairs and maintenance service and investment.    
• Managing teams of technical staff to deliver large planned works programmes
• Ensure procurement of contracts and services in accordance with OJEU requirements.
• Ensure robust performance and quality management systems and procedures are in place including budgetary control and financial forecasting.