Head of Asset Management and Building Safety
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- Employer:
- Kirklees Council
- Location:
- Huddersfield
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Closing date:
- 9am Monday 1st September 2025
- Job Ref:
- GSe124825
Description
Kirklees Council is on an ambitious journey to transform housing across our district. With a clear vision for a strong, sustainable economy and thriving communities, we’re investing in the future improving housing safety, sustainability, and affordability.
We are now seeking a Head of Asset Management & Building Safety to lead this transformation.
About the Role
As our Head of Service, you’ll provide strategic leadership across asset management, building safety, and capital investment. You’ll ensure our homes meet Decent Homes Standards, comply with building safety legislation, and support our Net Zero ambitions.
This is a high impact role where you’ll work with elected members, tenants, contractors, and internal teams to deliver safe, warm, and sustainable homes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and delivery of our 30-year Asset Management Strategy
- Oversee capital investment programmes and ensure regulatory compliance
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement across housing services
- Champion tenant engagement and resident-led service delivery
- Manage large budgets and capital investment programmes
- Provide expert advice to senior leaders and elected members
- Lead multi-disciplinary teams and foster a culture of excellence
What We’re Looking For
- Proven leadership in asset management and strategy
- Deep understanding of housing legislation and compliance
- Experience in contract and project management
- Strategic thinker with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience of leading and developing multi skilled teams
- Professional qualification (e.g. RICS, CIOB) or equivalent experience
- Passion for delivering high quality, sustainable housing
Why Join Kirklees?
At Kirklees, we’re not just offering a job, we’re offering a career with purpose. You’ll be part of a forward thinking council that puts people at the heart of everything we do. This is your chance to shape the future of housing in Kirklees and make a lasting impact on our communities.
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How to Apply
- Please submit your CV along with a Supporting Statement addressing the person specification criteria, evidencing how you meet the criteria.
- Detail any employment or education gaps.
- Be ready to provide the names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees; one should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will be contacted for those proceeding to final stages. We will always gain your permission before we contact referees.
- Let us know any difficulty you may have with the indicative timetable.
- Check that your contact details are correct before you submit.
Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email confirmation. If you do not receive, please email contactus@gatenbysanderson.com
Contact
The following consultants are managing this role and will be happy to answer any questions that are not covered in the person specification on the next webpage.
- Contact:
- Gary Evans
- Telephone:
- 07809 195 593
- Contact:
- Rachel Salvia
- Telephone:
- 07393 013 067