Job Description
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for delivering impactful housing projects?
We’re looking for an experienced and driven individual to lead our Asset Investment Programmes at Freebridge Community Housing. As the Asset Investment Programme Manager,you would be leading a dedicated team involved in the formulation, development, procurement, and delivery of capital and revenue investment programmes—including minor works and disabled adaptations to housing and communal assets.
About Freebridge Community Housing:
Our Freebridge Community Housing goal is to provide affordable, safe, and quality homes for current and future generations, for those who need a place to call home. Freebridge was set up in 2006, to receive the transfer of the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk’s housing stock. We now have over 7500 properties across west and north Norfolk, in addition to building new homes for social and affordable rent, and to support those who want to move into shared home ownership. We’ve had numerous achievements, including delivering our tenants' promises and bringing homes to the Decent Homes Standard, affording our customers a much better quality of living. At Freebridge, we live by our values: Belong, Own It, Think Customer, One Team One Purpose, and Be the Change.
What you’ll be doing:
* Contribute to the formulation and delivery of corporate and assets strategies to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations.
* Lead the development of investment programme cycles in collaboration with key stakeholders.
* Lead and develop a high-performing team, ensuring they have the direction and resources required to deliver an effective asset investment service.
* Assist the Head of Assets in the preparation of the 1 year, 5 year and 30-year programmes.
* Have a high-level view of overall budgets, preparing detailed costings and ensuring maximisation of grant funding.
* Monitor programme delivery against targets, undertaking corrective actions as necessary.
* Lead monthly review meetings to monitor progress and financial spend, and produce quarterly outturn reports.
* Oversee the procurement and mobilisation of new contracts, including demobilisation, ensuring appropriate contracts are in place and that these are actively monitored.
* Manage the delivery of disabled adaptations within target and budget constraints.
* Conduct option appraisals and make recommendations for the best use of stock.
* Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through a customer-centric service approach.
What we’re looking for:
* Proven experience in an investment service area within social housing or a related sector.
* Demonstrable knowledge of analysing complex numerical information and property data to formulate investment programmes.
* Strong understanding of statutory, regulatory, and best practice requirements in asset investment.
* Experience in contract law, building construction, and regulations.
* Experience in managing multiple contracts and sustaining long-term relationships.
* Leadership experience in delivering capital and revenue work programmes.
* Proficiency in procuring, mobilising, and demobilising contracts.
* Degree in quantity surveying or related field is desirable.
* Membership in Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Chartered Institute of Builders (CIOB), or equivalent is preferred.
What’s in it for you?At Freebridge, we’re appreciative of our team and you can enjoy the following benefits from joining us, among many more:
* Generous Holiday Leave: Enjoy 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service.
* Exclusive Employee Discounts: Access amazing deals through our Reward Gateway.
* Comprehensive Leave Policies: Enjoy 6 months full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
* Health and Wellbeing Support: Access physio and counselling services, along with an employee assistance programme.
* Charitable Leave: One day per year to volunteer for a cause you care about.
* Discounted Gym Membership: Stay fit with discounted membership at Alive Leisure.
* Work-life Balance: Enjoy an early finish on a Friday to kick-start your weekend!
* Pension Scheme: A company contributory pension scheme with generous employer contributions
Diversity & InclusionDiversity is key to our values and culture. We create a workplace where every voice is heard and respected, embracing diverse perspectives to drive innovation. Our inclusive environment empowers colleagues, ensuring equal opportunities for all. We don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. We’re happy to accommodate reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to enable you to perform your best. As part of this commitment, we also offer accessibility tours for candidates to help ensure an inclusive and welcoming experience from the outset.Closing date: Friday 8th AugustApply now to join our team and make a difference to lives across West and North Norfolk.