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At Kirklees, we’re not just offering a job — we’re offering a career with purpose. As our Head of Service – Asset Management & Building Safety, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our housing stock, ensuring homes are safe, sustainable, and fit for the future.

We offer:

• Excellent flexible working options, including hybrid working and flexible start/finish times
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Leadership role with real impact
• Opportunities for career progression
• Supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking culture
• 30-year strategic vision for housing investment and safety
• High-profile leadership within a nationally significant housing portfolio

About the Role – Head of Service – Asset Management & Building Safety

As the Head of Service – Asset Management & Building Safety, you will lead the strategic planning and delivery of asset management, building safety, and capital investment across our housing stock. You’ll ensure our homes meet Decent Homes Standards, comply with building safety legislation, and align with our Net Zero ambitions.

This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll work closely with elected members, tenants, contractors, and internal teams to deliver safe, warm, and sustainable homes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic asset management and building safety functions for council housing
• Oversee capital investment programmes and ensure compliance with safety regulations
• Develop and implement the 30-year Asset Management Strategy
• Ensure tenant engagement is at the heart of service delivery
• Manage large-scale budgets, contracts, and procurement
• Provide expert advice to senior leaders and elected members
• Drive innovation, performance, and continuous improvement
• Lead a high-performing team across asset strategy, compliance, and capital delivery

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven leadership in asset management and building safety
• Strong understanding of housing legislation, compliance, and Decent Homes Standards
• Experience managing complex capital projects and large budgets
• Ability to influence at senior levels and lead multi-disciplinary teams
• Professional qualification (e.g. RICS, CIOB) or equivalent experience
• Passion for delivering safe, sustainable housing and excellent tenant outcomes

Alternative Job Titles May Include:

• Head of Asset Management
• Head of Building Safety
• Strategic Housing Asset Manager
• Director of Housing Investment
• Housing Compliance Lead

Name-Blind Shortlisting

We use a name-blind shortlisting process. Personal details such as your name and contact information are not visible to hiring managers until after shortlisting. Equality monitoring data is never shared with the panel.

Ready to Lead the Future of Housing in Kirklees?

If you’re a strategic thinker with a passion for housing safety, sustainability, and tenant engagement, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to become our next Head of Service – Asset Management & Building Safety and help shape the homes of tomorrow.

Our employees are at the very heart of the services we provide to the community, to help us achieve our ambitions, we want the best possible team. In return, we will make sure you are rewarded with a great range of staff benefits to support you in and out of work. 

Janet Sharpe is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information. 

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.