Job Description:

We are recruiting for a Interim Director of Regeneration and Assets for a London based Local Authority to support with the bold ambition of delivering 1,000 new homes per year alongside a series of linked capital projects. 

This key post is responsible for driving forward the regeneration agenda, unlocking development potential, and leading housing delivery with precision and pace.
 
The Role

• Provide strategic direction across capital programmes and corporate non-housing asset management
• Lead the delivery of new homes, working collaboratively with housing supply and delivery teams
• Oversee the implementation of the 5 priority regeneration projects, including an extra care facility
• Manage the real estate assets and facilities management functions within a new corporate landlord framework
• Ensure high standards of performance, governance, and reporting through cross-directorate collaboration
• Shape innovative housing development practices, unlocking stalled sites and embedding commercial rigour

Key Deliverables

• Establish and accelerate the Mayor’s housing development programme
• Deliver capital-funded community infrastructure projects
• Lead regeneration and housing development reporting with transparency and insight
• Embed programme governance that monitors progress, capital spend, and risk mitigation
• Oversee site mobilisation, ensuring vacant possession to deliver major development agreements
• Provide strategic input into land use, repurposing assets and securing new investment
• Align project outcomes to broader Council objectives including sustainability, equity, and place-making

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• A seasoned housing and regeneration leader, with deep expertise in the development lifecycle—from conception to handover.
• Proven track record of housing and regeneration delivery in large public or registered provider organisations
• Strong grasp of land, property and facilities management practices 
• Skilled in programme management, financial oversight and risk control
• Commercial acumen, with ability to navigate development viability and partnership working
• Ability to produce strategic, high-impact reporting for leaders and elected officials
• Politically astute, collaborative and resilient in a fast-evolving environment

This role will be hybrid based working 2 days in the office and 3 days from home. 

Initial 6 month contract with potential to extend 12 months+

£896 per day via a umbrella company