Director of Assets
Midlands | £90,000 - £100,000 + Excellent Benefits
Goodman Masson is proud to be partnering with a well-established housing association to recruit an outstanding Director of Assets in the Midlands.
This is a pivotal Executive Leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape the long-term investment, safety and sustainability of a diverse housing portfolio while improving outcomes for residents and communities.You'll lead the organisation's asset management strategy, oversee major investment programmes and ensure the delivery of safe, compliant and high-quality homes.
If you're a strategic property leader with a strong track record in social housing and a passion for delivering lasting social impact, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a real difference.

The role:
You will provide strategic leadership across Asset Management, Planned Investment, Building Safety, Compliance, Sustainability and Property Data.
Managing significant capital investment programmes and leading a talented team of property professionals, you will ensure our homes remain fit for the future while balancing financial performance, regulatory requirements and resident priorities.
As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to deliver excellent services, drive innovation and ensure residents remain at the heart of investment decisions.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver a long-term Asset Management Strategy aligned to the organisation's corporate objectives.
Lead planned investment, major works and cyclical maintenance programmes across the housing portfolio.
Ensure full compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements relating to building safety and property compliance.
Drive sustainability, retrofit and decarbonisation ambitions, securing value from available funding opportunities.
Use robust asset data and intelligence to inform investment decisions and optimise portfolio performance.
Lead the procurement and management of contractors and strategic partners, ensuring high-quality service delivery and value for money.
Manage substantial capital budgets, ensuring effective financial planning, governance and financial control.
Develop, inspire and lead multidisciplinary teams, embedding a culture of accountability, innovation and customer focus.
Build strong relationships with residents, Board Members, regulators and key external stakeholders.
Provide strategic advice, insight and performance reporting to the Executive Team and Board

About you:
We are seeking an accomplished senior leader with a successful track record in asset management, property services, compliance within the social housing sector.

You'll bring:

Extensive experience leading asset management or property services within a housing association, local authority or similar organisation.
Strong knowledge of strategic asset management, planned investment, building safety and statutory compliance.
Experience delivering large-scale capital investment programmes and managing significant budgets.
A thorough understanding of the regulatory environment for social housing.
Knowledge of sustainability, retrofit and energy efficiency programmes.
Strong commercial awareness, including procurement and contract management.
Excellent leadership, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
The ability to use data, insight and performance information to drive strategic decision-making.
A collaborative and inclusive leadership style, with a genuine commitment to delivering excellent resident outcomes.

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If you're an ambitious and strategic asset management leader looking to make a lasting impact within a values-driven housing association, we'd love to hear from you.
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