Job Description
Platform Housing Group is one of the largest housing associations in the Midlands. We are seeking an insightful and collaborative leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Director of Strategic Asset Management. This is a key appointment that offers the opportunity to influence long-term asset strategy and ensure our homes deliver value, sustainability, and positive outcomes for residents.
About the Role
This is a pivotal leadership role where you will shape how we understand, manage, and invest in our 50,000 homes. You will lead our asset data strategy, develop stock condition knowledge, and guide investment decisions through evidence-based modelling. You will work across the organisation to align investment planning with strategic priorities and ensure that our property portfolio evolves in ways that meet future needs.
You will be joining a skilled and engaged team who are already making real progress on the improvement journey. Our understanding of our assets is improving rapidly, as is our ability to make more informed, long-term decisions. As the incoming Director, you will have the chance to build on this momentum, enabling the team to evolve into a high-performing, strategic asset function that is recognised for its insight, clarity, and delivery.
Your remit will also include leading stock option appraisals, enhancing asset performance frameworks, and ensuring our systems and reporting are accurate, strategic, and used effectively. This is a role with real breadth and influence.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead Platform’s asset data and stock condition strategies.
* Guide strategic asset performance modelling and analysis.
* Support investment alignment and financial planning.
* Lead geographic footprint and asset option appraisals.
* Provide clear, insight-driven reporting to senior stakeholders.
* Champion improvements in systems, tools, and team capability.
* Represent Platform with partners, regulators, and key stakeholders.
About You
We are seeking a thoughtful and credible leader with:
* Strong experience in strategic asset management within housing or a similar regulated sector.
* A data-informed mindset and the ability to lead analytical decision-making.
* Experience working across stakeholder groups, including Boards and resident forums.
* The ability to lead and motivate multi-disciplinary teams.
* An inclusive and collaborative leadership style.
* A strong understanding of long-term investment planning, risk, and regulation.
Qualifications and Experience
* A degree or professional qualification (e.g. RICS, CIOB) is desirable.
* Experience of asset strategy, stock performance, and service improvement is essential.
Why Join Us?
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of homes and communities on a significant scale. Platform is refining its strategy, investing in digital systems, and exploring how data science and AI can support innovation. As part of our refreshed senior team, you will be central to driving progress.
For more information please reach out to Luke Joy at Neemar Search.
Our Commitment to Inclusion Platform Housing Group is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and values-led organisation. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Our recruitment process is fair and accessible, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates. As a Disability Confident employer, we’re happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the process, please let us know if there’s anything we can do to support you.
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