Asset Data and Planning Manager Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire (Hybrid) Salary: £58,700 per annum (including car allowance) Reporting to: Head of Investment and Sustainability About the Role Are you passionate about data integrity, asset management, and driving strategic improvements? bpha is seeking an experienced Asset Data and Planning Manager to lead our data governance and planning team. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring our asset data is accurate, insightful, and drives better decision-making for our customers and organisation. Key Responsibilities * Lead a team responsible for asset data governance, quality, analysis, and business planning. * Oversee data collection, changes to asset data, and manage reporting requirements. * Champion data integrity and governance across Property Services and corporate projects. * Sponsor asset management software, ensuring efficient use and integration with other systems. * Develop and deliver planned programmes of work to ensure our stock meets government standards for quality and energy efficiency. * Strategically lead asset data validation processes across all relevant software (asset management, compliance, GIS, etc.). * Organise and plan stock condition data collection, ensuring targets are met. * Manage and validate stock condition data, producing analysis reports for project managers. * Develop investment and cyclical maintenance programmes, supporting the Asset Management Strategy and statutory standards. * Lead capital works planning, including 30-year cost forecasts and scenario planning. * Manage contractor performance, analyse data trends, and drive continual improvement. * Improve energy efficiency of bpha stock, aiming for all properties to reach band C before 2035. * Oversee GIS system development for grounds maintenance and asset management. * Motivate and manage the data team, ensuring objectives are met and flexibility to business needs. About You Essential Skills & Experience: * Excellent analytical skills, able to interpret large and small datasets and spot trends. * Advanced MS Excel and IT software skills for data manipulation. * Strong literacy and presentation skills, able to report findings to senior management. * Effective at building relationships across all levels of the business. * Experience in research and delivering high-quality reports. * Proven track record in managing large-scale programmes, including budget management and scheduling. * Experience with asset management databases and systems. * Knowledge of data analysis and validation techniques. * Degree-level education or equivalent experience, with a commitment to ongoing professional development. * Experience managing a team. Please note that bpha reserves the right close applications upon identification of a suitable candidate. Early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment