Asset Strategy & Investment Planning – Senior Manager
Set the strategy. Govern the system. Shape how infrastructure delivers value.
The Asset Strategy & Investment Planning – Senior Manager is accountable for defining and embedding the asset management strategy & management framework that governs how investment and maintenance is done for the passive infrastructure portfolio of 20,000 sites on behalf of MBNL's joint shareholders BT/EE and Three.
This role establishes the Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP), Asset Policies, and governance mechanisms that align operational delivery with shareholder outcomes, regulatory expectations, and long-term value. It provides the single source of truth for how assets are managed across their full lifecycle and ensures decisions are evidence-based, transparent, and compliant with ISO 55001.
Why this role matters
This role defines how infrastructure decisions are made—today and for decades to come. Without a clear asset strategy and strong governance, investment becomes fragmented, risk increases, and value erodes.
By setting the strategic direction, embedding ISO-aligned governance, and linking asset decisions to shareholder outcomes, the Asset Strategy & Investment Planning Senior Manager ensures MBNL's infrastructure continues to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective services for millions of end users. This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days per week in our Central Reading office.
What you'll be here to do:
Own the strategic intent, governance, and assurance of asset management across the estate. You'll
Asset Strategy & Policy
Develop, document, and embed the Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP), setting clear objectives aligned to shareholder outcomes and service obligations.
Define and maintain the overarching Asset Policy that governs how MBNL manages infrastructure on behalf of BT/EE and Three.
Ensure asset strategy is consistently translated into practical, executable principles across the organisation.
Asset Management System & ISO 55001 Governance
Establish and govern the Asset Management System in line with the ISO 55001 framework.
Define and operate governance structures, controls, and assurance mechanisms to ensure ongoing compliance and maturity.
Develop and oversee system monitoring, review, and audit programmes, providing confidence to the Asset Management SteerCo and the Board.
Investment Planning & Financial Integration
Act as the primary interface with Finance, ensuring asset strategy is underpinned by robust cost data, lifecycle analytics, and value modelling.
Support the development of TOTEX investment plans, business cases, and budget submissions.
Ensure investment decisions balance risk, performance, cost, and long-term sustainability.
Stakeholder & Shareholder Engagement
Work closely with Infrastructure teams, wider MBNL functions, and shareholder teams (BT/EE and Three) to maintain a deep understanding of service requirements and obligations.
Support the identification, assessment, and response to new requirements, opportunities, and emerging risks, developing clear options and recommendations for decision-makers.
Governance, Reporting & Assurance
Own the asset management governance process, including performance metrics, reporting, and decision forums.
Produce clear, evidence-based reporting for the Asset Management SteerCo and contribute to Board-level assurance.
Provide independent challenge and insight, ensuring asset decisions are aligned to strategy and best practice.
Leadership & Culture
Act as a role model for the MBNL Behaviour Framework, setting the standard for strategic thinking and collaboration.
Challenge, coach, and support colleagues to "be better every day", embedding a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
Bring external best practice and market insight into the organisation to challenge the status quo and raise maturity.
Who we're looking for:
You're a strategic asset management leader who can connect policy, finance, and operations and operate confidently at senior governance forums. You'll have:
Proven experience establishing asset management systems and processes within asset-intensive organisations.
Demonstrable experience in setting Asset Strategy and Asset Policy and defining investment plans.
Strong track record of bringing external best practice into organisations and translating it into tangible improvements.
If you also have the following, we're especially interested in talking to you:
Professional membership of the Institute of Asset Management (IAM).
If you enjoy shaping systems, influencing at senior level, and leaving behind a framework that outlasts individual projects, this is a role with genuine, long-term impact.