Are you ready to lead transformative change in housing for later life? Anchor, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of housing and care for older people, is seeking a strategic leader to head our Asset Strategy and Data. This role is pivotal in shaping our property portfolio, driving data-led investment planning, and ensuring our homes meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and sustainability. What You’ll Do: Lead the development and implementation of our asset management strategy Oversee stock condition data governance and reporting Prepare forward investment plans and advise the Exec and Board Drive decarbonisation planning and portfolio optimisation Engage with residents to inform strategy and respond to concerns Oversee property transactions and planning obligations Build and lead a high-performing team of c.20, including c.4 direct reports What You’ll Bring: Strategic asset management experience in social housing Strong leadership and communication skills Expertise in data governance, compliance, and lifecycle planning Degree and professional qualifications in relevant disciplines (Degree in Asset Management, Building Surveying, or Data Analytics, Professional qualifications (MRICS, CIOB, CIH Level 4) Full UK driving licence or the ability to travel independently to sites and offices as required Passion for improving housing quality for older people Anchor – a great place to work Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life. We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities. Our values Every one of us can make a difference to our residents and play a part in shaping homes and services around their needs. Our Anchor values of being Accountable, Respectful, Courageous and Honest apply to us all, whether you manage colleagues as part of your role or not. Displaying our values can influence those around us to do the same. We can all be leaders at Anchor and should all be driven by the same customer ethos. Our Anchor Leadership Framework helps align these values with the skills and behaviours we demonstrate. A rewarding environment From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need. Health & happiness Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts Mental health support Flexible working options Access to online GP appointments Finance Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better Quick and easy pension transfer service Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more Career Ongoing personal and professional development programme Leadership Pathways online learning resources Career progression and promotion opportunities To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated being well website Please follow the link or copy and paste https://anchorbeingwell.co.uk/ into your browser Celebrating diversity, celebrating you Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other. We are proud to have an LGBT group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others. We are a Gold Standard Inclusive Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Menopause Friendly and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant, HouseProud Pledge and Age Friendly Employer Pledge schemes.