Assurance Asset Lead - Housing

  • Adecco
  • Newham, Northumberland
  • Jan 28, 2026
Seasonal

Job Description

Job Title: Assurance Asset Lead - Housing

Location: Newham (Hybrid Working)
Rate: 800 day rate - Umbrella

Location: Newham (Hybrid)

Day Rate: 800 per day - Umbrella

Are you ready to make a significant impact in high-risk housing services? Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Assurance Asset Lead to act as the Director's trusted eyes and ears. You'll provide operational oversight and ensure swift compliance with RSH consumer standards and Best Value expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operational Grip & Recovery: Maintain a risk-based Assurance & Intervention Plan, triggering targeted interventions to ensure service delivery remains on track.

  • Escalation & Coordination: Act as a key escalation point, facilitating cross-functional recovery sessions, and effectively managing residual risks.
  • Governance & Decision-Making: Strengthen board papers, lead Delivery Boards and Assurance Deep-dives, ensuring action tracking and lessons learned.
  • Regulatory Readiness & Best Value: Coordinate evidence packs for RSH and MHCLG Best Value assurance, maintaining transparent communications with residents.
  • Complaints Learning & Culture: Transform complaints insights into operational improvements, ensuring compliance with the Housing Ombudsman Complaint Handling Code.

Essential Skills & Experience:

      • Proven operational leadership in high-risk housing services.
      • Strong understanding of RSH consumer standards and inspection expectations.
      • Excellent stakeholder influence and board-level communication skills.

Desirable Experience:

      • Familiarity with PRINCE2/MSP controls and assurance.
      • Knowledge of Prosci ADKAR for behaviour change.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to drive meaningful change in a dynamic environment. Your success will be measured by a reduction in high-risk actions, improved compliance, and enhanced tenant engagement.

If you're ready to make a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, we want to hear from you! Apply now and be part of something impactful!

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