We are seeking an experienced and strategic asset professional to join us as Head of Asset Strategy, Planning and Delivery, leading the long-term management and performance of around 6,500 homes. This is a pivotal, senior role responsible for shaping and delivering a data-driven, financially sustainable and resident-focused approach to asset investment. You will ensure our homes are safe, high quality, energy efficient and compliant with current and emerging regulatory standards, while driving forward our sustainability and decarbonisation ambitions.
For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.
Key responsibilities
* Leading the development and delivery of the Asset Management Strategy, ensuring alignment with the Business Plan, financialcapacityand regulatory framework
* Translating strategy into clear, prioritised investment plans, including decisions to invest, improve,regenerateor divest
* Providing expert advice to the Executive Team and Board on asset performance, investment priorities and long-term sustainability
* Owning and oversee the organisations asset and stock condition data
* Leading stock condition surveys and data assurance frameworks
* Developing andmaintaina 30-year investment plan and a deliverable 5-year capital programme
* Ensuring full integration of asset data, regulatoryrequirementsand sustainability ambitions
* Identifying and secure external funding, including SHDF and future programmes
* Providing strategic oversight of major investment and retrofit programmes, ensuring quality, safety,complianceandtimelydelivery
* Acting as organisational lead for decarbonisation and grant-funded programmes
About you
The successful candidate will have:
* Degree (or equivalent experience) in housing, surveying, construction, xkybehq assetmanagementor a related discipline
* Substantial experience leading asset strategy, investmentplanningand financial modelling
* Strong knowledge of RSH Consumer Standards, Decent Homes MEES, sustainability and building safety requirements
* Proven experience managing asset data, capitalprogrammesand supply chains
* Strong financial,analyticaland commercial skills
* Excellent leadership, stakeholderengagementand communication skills
* Ideally professional membership (MRICS, MCIOB, CIH or equivalent)