Executive Director - Housing

  • Spencer Clarke Group
  • 11/08/2026
Contract Real Estate Management

Job Description

Executive Director, Housing


Location: London
Rate: 900 - 1100 per day
Contract: 12 - Months

Spencer Clarke Group are supporting a local authority to appoint an Interim Executive Director for Housing. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving delivery of the council's housing priorities, improving services, and ensuring strong governance, performance and compliance.

You will lead housing strategy and operations across key areas including homelessness and temporary accommodation, private sector housing, housing management, and the asset management of residential stock including repairs and planned maintenance.

Responsibilities include

  • Executive leadership across Housing, working as part of the organisation's senior management team
  • Oversight of housing strategy including housing needs, homelessness, temporary accommodation and private sector housing
  • Leadership of housing management services across social rented and leasehold homes
  • Strategic direction for asset management including responsive repairs, planned works, and investment planning
  • Driving service transformation and improvement, improving outcomes for residents
  • Ensuring compliance with current and future legislation and regulatory requirements
  • Managing senior stakeholder relationships including elected members, partners and providers

About you

  • Significant senior leadership experience in local authority housing or a comparable large housing provider
  • Strong background across housing management, homelessness services, and housing strategy
  • Understanding of building safety, compliance, and housing repairs and maintenance at scale
  • Track record delivering transformation, performance improvement, and effective governance
  • Confident operating in politically led environments and influencing senior stakeholders
  • Degree level education and/or CIH qualification, or equivalent senior-level experience

How to Apply
Send your CV or get in touch with Joe O'Halloran at Spencer Clarke Group on (phone number removed) or