Interim Investment and Compliance Manager

Wiltshire (Hybrid)
6-Month Contract
Negotiable Daily Rate

We are supporting a Local Authority in Wiltshire with the appointment of an experienced Investment and Compliance Manager for an initial 6-month period.

This is a senior leadership role within the Housing service, responsible for strategic asset management and landlord compliance across a housing portfolio of approximately 5,300 homes. The council is seeking an experienced property professional who can provide immediate impact, strong technical leadership, and assurance around compliance and long-term investment planning.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Housing Services you will lead a multi-disciplinary team (6-8 staff) covering asset management, surveying, planned investment, and landlord compliance.

Key responsibilities will include:

* Leading the development and delivery of the HRA Asset Management Strategy

* Designing and costing planned maintenance programmes aligned to the 30-Year HRA Business Plan

* Full oversight of landlord compliance across the housing stock (gas, electrical, fire, water hygiene, asbestos, etc.)

* Managing and monitoring compliance contracts and major service contracts exceeding £1m annually

* Setting and managing capital and revenue budgets

* Providing strategic advice and assurance to senior leadership and Housing Board

* Ensuring assets meet Decent Homes Standard and all current Health & Safety legislation

* Overseeing stock condition data, investment modelling, and long-term sustainability planning

This role carries full accountability for team performance, service quality, financial management, and regulatory compliance.

About You

We are looking for a senior property professional with:

* Degree (or equivalent) in Building Surveying, Construction, or related discipline

* Professional membership of RICS or CIOB

* Significant post-qualification experience in social housing asset management

* Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary teams

* Strong knowledge of landlord compliance and Health & Safety legislation

* Experience managing substantial capital programmes and HRA business planning

* Ability to provide strategic advice at senior leadership level

Local authority or registered provider experience is essential.

Why Apply?

* High-impact interim leadership opportunity

* Strategic role with full asset and compliance oversight

* Flexible daily rate (negotiable based on experience)

* Hybrid working