Interim Executive Director of Housing

London Borough
London (Hybrid)
Hackney

Starfish Search are supporting a London Borough to appoint an Interim Executive Director of Housing.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the Housing Directorate following an organisational restructure.
  • Drive housing service improvement and transformation.
  • Strengthen regulatory compliance and engage with the Regulator of Social Housing and Housing Ombudsman.
  • Oversee housing safety, including damp, mould and Awaab’s Law.
  • Maintain effective tenant services and engagement during the transition.

About you

  • Senior local authority housing leadership experience.
  • Proven track record of delivering service improvement and transformation.
  • Strong knowledge of social housing regulation, compliance and housing safety.
  • Experience working with regulators, elected Members and senior stakeholders.
  • Ability to lead complex services and deliver improvement in a high-profile environment.

To apply, please send a copy of your CV to emily.hughes@starfishsearch.com.