Head of Housing Assets and Compliance

This is an exciting and unique opportunity to join the newly established Housing Leadership Team and help shape the future of housing services across Guildford and Waverley Councils. We have established five Head of Service roles to strengthen collaboration, improve resident outcomes and provide specialist operational leadership during a period of significant change. The Head of Housing Assets and Compliance is responsible for ensuring the safety and robust asset management of council homes across both authorities. Working collaboratively with colleagues, elected Members, residents, contractors and stakeholders, the postholder will drive innovation, service transformation and operational excellence across housing assets and compliance services. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading housing asset management and compliance services.
• Managing significant budgets, contracts and Housing Revenue Account-funded investment programmes.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory and building safety requirements.
• Leading up to six managers of multidisciplinary teams.
• Driving continuous improvement and organisational change.
• Supporting long-term investment planning and asset strategies.
  
  Extensive experience of leading housing, property, asset management or compliance services at a senior level.
• Experience managing budgets, contracts and commissioning arrangements.
• Knowledge of housing regulation, compliance and building safety responsibilities.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A track record of delivering service improvement and managing change within a complex organisation.
  
  Waverley Borough Council (The Burys, Godalming) & Guildford Borough Council (Millmead House, Guildford)
Hybrid Working £80,749 - £87,180. Joint Payscale grade 2. Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2029. Strategic leadership with a community focus Waverley Borough Council is looking for a forward-thinking leader to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of our borough and lead a dedicated team in delivering high-quality public services., From April 2027, Guildford Borough Council and Waverley Borough Council will become part of the new West Surrey unitary council, following the government's confirmed plans for local government reorganisation across Surrey. This change will see the current twelve councils replaced by two new authorities, East Surrey and West Surrey, with West Surrey taking responsibility for the areas currently served by Guildford, Waverley, Runnymede, Spelthorne, Surrey Heath and Woking. As we move towards this transition, our focus remains firmly on delivering high-quality, value-for-money services and staying true to our shared organisational values of Collaboration, Wellbeing, Trusted, Value for Money and Professionalism. We recognise that any period of organisational change can bring questions, particularly regarding future structures and working arrangements. Throughout this process, we are committed to supporting our colleagues with transparency and care prioritising wellbeing, maintaining a trusted and open dialogue, and ensuring continued access to learning and professional development opportunities. While the exact shape of the new West Surrey Council beyond 2027 is still being developed, joining us now means becoming part of an organisation where collaboration thrives and where your contribution will directly influence one of the most significant local government transformations in decades. You'll gain valuable experience, play an active role in shaping the future of public services across West Surrey, and work within a team committed to professionalism and delivering outstanding outcomes for our communities. Together, we will ensure a smooth transition and continue to deliver exceptional services for residents both now and into the future.

In return for your valued leadership and skills, we offer a competitive benefits package which includes: - Hybrid and agile working policies - Training and development opportunities including apprenticeships - Generous annual leave and flexi time - An employee assistance programme - Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme You can find out more about working at Waverley and our benefits by visiting: Ready to join us?