Assistant Director of Asset Strategy

Location: Hybrid with national remit. Contracted to nearest office (Bradford/Burnley/Camberley/Peterborough/Stockton).Salary: Circa £90k per annumContract: Permanent, 35 hours per weekAbout the Role Lead the development and delivery of asset management and sustainability strategies, ensuring homes meet regulatory standards while supporting net zero and decarbonisation ambitions. You'll optimise asset performance, strengthen data integrity, and drive informed investment decisions aligned with customer needs.What You'll Do

• Develop and deliver asset management and sustainability strategies, including decarbonisation and energy efficiency programmes
• Drive net zero agenda, reduce fuel poverty, and improve EPC performance
• Oversee asset data integrity (stock condition surveys, Decent Homes, HHSRS, damp & mould)
• Lead asset option appraisals, disposals, and acquisitions
• Develop 30-year investment plan for financial planning and long-term asset performance
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and statutory standards
• Lead procurement and contract management for quality and value
• Manage budgets, financial control, and forecasting
• Build relationships with partners and stakeholders to maximise funding
• Implement KPIs and performance frameworks
• Lead data quality and asset intelligence initiatives

About You

• CIH Level 5 (or equivalent with CIH top-ups), or willingness to work towards
• Extensive experience in strategic asset management
• Proven ability to lead teams delivering asset management and investment strategies
• Strong leadership skills with experience building high-performing teams
• In-depth understanding of asset performance and optimisation
• Experience managing significant budgets and delivering value through procurement
• Passion for sustainability and decarbonisation/net zero delivery
• Excellent negotiation, decision-making, and communication skills in complex stakeholder environments
• Strong IT literacy (MS Office and asset management systems)
• Flexibility to work outside normal hours as part of Senior Leadership Team
• Full UK driving licence and access to vehicle for business use

Why Join Us? Join at a pivotal point as we invest in assets, data, and sustainability. Shape strategy across diverse communities, drive innovation, and deliver safe, sustainable homes. Flexible hybrid working supports how you work best. Leadership here means creating a customer-first culture where collaboration, trust, and inclusion thrive, and colleagues feel supported, developed, and empowered.Benefits

• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, birthday day, and buy additional days
• Cash health plan, Health MOTs, online GP, gym discounts, volunteering day
• Car leasing, salary sacrifice schemes, exclusive discounts
• Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pensions (salary sacrifice), life assurance (3x salary)
• Enhanced parental leave, flexible working, work-life balance support
• Career development: Stepping into Management, Management Essentials, Leadership Academy, apprenticeships

Interview ProcessStage 1 - A Place to Connect (31 July or 3 August, Teams) Meet Executive Director of Assets & Compliance and Senior Leadership Team member. Discuss role, team, your experience and goals.Stage 2 - A Place to Show Your Strengths (7/11 August Bradford or 12/13 August Peterborough) Present to panel, complete behavioural and scenario-based interview. Complete Congruity Questionnaire in advance.Additional Info We're committed to accessibility and inclusion. Let us know of any reasonable adjustments needed. Applications reviewed as received; we may conclude prior to closing date. Current UK residency required; we don't hold sponsorship licenses. We work exclusively with preferred supplier list agencies only - no unsolicited CVs.Ref: REF-