ABOUT US The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for nearly 160,000 residents nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our residents, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services. The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. JOB DESCRIPTION About the role We have an exciting opportunity for an Asset Optimisation Analyst to join the Guinness Team. This is a permanent, full-time, 35 hours per week vacancy based in either our London or Oldham office. We are currently working to a hybrid working style. The overall purpose of this role is to evaluate the performance of our homes and recommend strategic initiatives that enhance value for money ensuring accuracy, clarity and alignment with service delivery targets and strategic goals. What we're looking for We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do, so you'll not only be highly self-motivated with the rigour to pursue goals, but you'll also be a confident collaborator, networker and relationship builder with a willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done. You'll be able to demonstrate Essential: Proven experience of completing evaluations of assets and option appraisals to improve asset performance. Advanced knowledge of Excel, Power BI and SQL. Experience in working with housing and/or asset management database systems. Proven track record of data analysis to drive improvements in value for money, systems, processes, products and customer satisfaction. Previous experience of managing and motivating teams. Financially literate with experience of conducting/commissioning financial analysis. An understanding of property portfolio management and the scenarios in which assets may be sub-optimally utilised. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Good analytical skills and shows attention to detail. Awareness of methodologies for planning asset reinvestment, including collation and analysis of stock data. Demonstrates the Guinness Behaviours. Desirable: Good knowledge of Python. Understanding and awareness of the RP sector, either through comparable roles or having worked as an adviser to RPs. Demonstrable understanding of the wider property market and opportunities available to RPs. Qualifications Essential: Educated to degree level standard (or equivalent) in computing/data/statistics related subject. Desirable: Educated to Level 4 (Construction, Real Estate or Finance) or higher Chartered Surveyor or equivalent. Please note the advertised salary includes a £4,000 Local Job Supplement that you only receive if based in our London office. If you're interested in finding out more about the key responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached role profile. REEDTGP Benefits • Holidays We offer 25 27 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays. We will also give you the opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days. You will also receive additional holiday in line with your length of service (1 extra day per 5 years service, capped at 4 days). • Competitive Pension Scheme We will help you save for your retirement through our workplace pension scheme. Guinness match your contribution up to 9%. To help you get the most out of your pension contributions, we operate a salary sacrifice arrangement that means you will pay less National Insurance contributions. • Benefits Portal We have a lifestyle benefits scheme, pulling together a range of special offers and great deals. You can make some great savings on everyday shopping from fashion and electronics to travel, leisure and days out and weekly supermarket shopping. • Performance Pay Annual Performance Score bonus subject to eligibility • Life Assurance For peace of mind Guinness provides three times salary life cover in the event of your death • Health Plan Options There are a couple of health care schemes available depending on the post grade • VDU/DSE Free eye test vouchers every 2 years with £55 contribution to glasses if requires for VDU work • Access to the Finance wellbeing portal • Professional subscription annual payment • Travel season ticket loan • Car lease scheme