General Manager - Assets

Job Title: Interim General Manager - Assets

Location: West Yorkshire, UK

Duration: Interim - Ongoing

As the Interim General Manager - Assets Delivery, you will work closely with the Service Manager Assets to execute HRA (Housing Revenue Account) capital and revenue-funded improvement programmes for Homes and Neighbourhoods. Your role will involve leading multi-disciplinary teams to plan, manage, and deliver major improvement programmes, ensuring alignment with the Council's Housing/Asset Strategy and Service Plans. You will be responsible for appraising and progressing programmes of works, demonstrating effective leadership and management skills throughout the operational delivery process.

Key Responsibilities

Lead multi-disciplinary teams to plan, manage, and deliver major improvement programmes for Homes and Neighbourhoods.
Develop and implement standard operating procedures aligned with the Service’s Quality Management System (QMS) framework and industry best practices.
Review and propose updates to standard operating procedures to reflect changing circumstances and learning.
Manage and oversee multiple programmes of work, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to budget, and compliance with statutory and policy requirements.
Develop projects and programmes in accordance with procurement and financial standards, ensuring appropriate mechanisms for contract management.

Qualifications and Experience

Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
Professional membership in a relevant institution such as MCIOB, MRICS, RIBA, MRTPI, or MCIH.
Proven experience in delivering improvement schemes from inception to completion, preferably within a housing environment.
Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams effectively.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Sound understanding of procurement and financial standards, with experience in contract management.

How to Apply

Please submit your application along with a detailed CV and contact Joe O’Halloran at Spencer Clarke Group on (phone number removed)