Wiltshire (Hybrid)
6-Month Contract
Negotiable Daily Rate
We are supporting a Local Authority in Wiltshire with the appointment of an experienced Investment and Compliance Manager for an initial 6-month period.
This is a senior leadership role within the Housing service, responsible for strategic asset management and landlord compliance across a housing portfolio of approximately 5,300 homes. The council is seeking an experienced property professional who can provide immediate impact, strong technical leadership, and assurance around compliance and long-term investment planning.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Housing Services you will lead a multi-disciplinary team (6–8 staff) covering asset management, surveying, planned investment, and landlord compliance.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Leading the development and delivery of the HRA Asset Management Strategy
* Designing and costing planned maintenance programmes aligned to the 30-Year HRA Business Plan
* Full oversight of landlord compliance across the housing stock (gas, electrical, fire, water hygiene, asbestos, etc.)
* Managing and monitoring compliance contracts and major service contracts exceeding £1m annually
* Setting and managing capital and revenue budgets
* Providing strategic advice and assurance to senior leadership and Housing Board
* Ensuring assets meet Decent Homes Standard and all current Health & Safety legislation
* Overseeing stock condition data, investment modelling, and long-term sustainability planning
This role carries full accountability for team performance, service quality, financial management, and regulatory compliance.
About You
We are looking for a senior property professional with:
* Degree (or equivalent) in Building Surveying, Construction, or related discipline
* Professional membership of RICS or CIOB
* Significant post-qualification experience in social housing asset management
* Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary teams
* Strong knowledge of landlord compliance and Health & Safety legislation
* Experience managing substantial capital programmes and HRA business planning
* Ability to provide strategic advice at senior leadership level
Local authority or registered provider experience is essential.
Why Apply?
* High-impact interim leadership opportunity
* Strategic role with full asset and compliance oversight
* Flexible daily rate (negotiable based on experience)
* Hybrid working
Salary description
£400.00 - £575.00 per day