Job Reference: 893
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: £100,858 per annum
Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 27th July
Closing Date: Monday 20 July 2026
About the role
As Assistant Director of Property Operations, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across our repairs, voids, disrepair and home safety services. You will ensure services are delivered safely, effectively and in line with regulatory requirements, while also improving the customer experience and delivering value for money.
You will be responsible for strengthening performance, managing significant revenue and capital budgets, overseeing key contractor relationships and ensuring robust governance, risk management and assurance across the service area.
You will also play a critical role in embedding a culture of ownership, accountability and continuous improvement, ensuring colleagues are equipped and motivated to deliver consistently high standards for our tenants.
What you will be doing
Leading responsive repairs, void turnaround, disrepair resolution, damp and mould services, and landlord compliance
Ensuring statutory compliance across key areas including fire, gas, asbestos, Legionella, electrical and lift safety
Using data, insight and performance reporting to improve service delivery, customer outcomes and operational control
Managing significant budgets and resources, ensuring strong financial control and value for money
Building effective relationships with contractors and partners, holding them to account for quality, performance and customer experience
Working collaboratively across housing, customer services, safeguarding and asset strategy to deliver joined-up services
Leading, developing and motivating teams through change, challenge and scrutiny.
About you
We are looking for a credible, resilient and tenant-focused leader with significant experience in property operations within the social housing or property sector. You will bring strong technical knowledge, commercial awareness and the ability to lead services that are both compliant and responsive to tenant needs.
You will have experience of managing repairs, voids, contractor relationships and complex operational services, alongside a strong understanding of landlord compliance, health and safety, disrepair, damp and mould, and the expectations of the Housing Ombudsman and Regulator of Social Housing.
You will be confident operating at senior level, able to translate strategy into action, make evidence-based decisions and support teams to deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
We are looking for someone who can bring:
Senior leadership experience in social housing, property maintenance or a related environment
Strong knowledge of responsive repairs, voids, landlord compliance and relevant housing legislation
Experience of managing budgets, performance, risk and contractor delivery
A track record of improving services through data, insight, customer feedback and continuous improvement
The ability to lead teams through change while building accountability, capability and engagement
A values-led approach, with a strong commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and excellent tenant outcomes
A relevant technical qualification, such as Higher National Certificate in construction or building services, with Chartered Institute of Housing Level 5 or equivalent professional standing desirable.
Why join us?
This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference to the quality, safety and reliability of homes and services for our tenants. You will join an organisation that values collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement, and where your leadership will help shape the future of property operations.
If you are passionate about delivering excellent property services, improving customer outcomes and leading teams to perform at their best, we would love to hear from you.
How to apply
Have look at the job description and if you're as excited about this fantastic opportunity as we are, please complete the application form below.
Or if you want to find out more, email us and we will arrange for you to talk to the recruiting manager about the role.
If you require a printed copy of this job advertisement, the job description, and/or our application form, please contact us.
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