Asset Manager - Planning

Community Gateway Association; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing association in the UK is looking for an Asset Manager - Planning to lead a team and develop investment programmes that transform homes and environments. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with the Decent Homes Standard and sustainability targets. Ideal candidates should have proven experience in stock investment planning, data analysis, and compliance with legal regulations. The role offers a generous holiday allowance, free parking, and health benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Free parking

Company-paid health cash plan

Reward and recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in stock investment planning and successfully delivering major work programmes.
• Strong understanding of data collection methods and managing asset data systems.
• Demonstrable experience in meeting the Decent Homes Standard, HHSRS, and EPCs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team including surveyors, a sustainability officer, and an administrator.
• Develop annual and long-term investment programmes.
• Ensure CGA's assets meet the Decent Homes Standard and sustainability targets.

Skills

Stock investment planning

Data analysis

Legal compliance

Procuring major repair contracts

Education

RICS qualification or equivalent

Chartered Institute of Housing Qualification (Level 4 or above)

Job description

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Asset Manager - Planning

37 hours per week, based in Preston at our gorgeous dock-side offices.

Up to £60,000.00 per annum.

What you will be doing in this role?

As the Asset Manager - Planning, you'll lead a small team that includes surveyors, a sustainability officer, and an administrator. Your mission is to develop both annual and long-term investment programmes that will transform CGA's homes and environment. By diving into stock condition data, you'll craft costed plans, prepare detailed specifications and contract documents, and procure works in line with the latest regulations.

You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring CGA's assets meet the Decent Homes Standard and achieve sustainability targets, all while staying within the Business Plan's parameters. This role is part of the Asset Management Team, whose overall purpose is to ensure our tenants live in well-maintained and safe homes. Your contributions will make a tangible difference in the lives of our tenants!

What we are looking for in you:

• You'll have proven experience in stock investment planning and successfully delivering major work programmes.
• You will possess a strong understanding of data collection methods, data analysis, and managing asset data systems.
• You will have demonstrable experience in meeting the requirements of the Decent Homes Standard, HHSRS, and EPCs.
• You will have a solid grasp of the legal and regulatory requirements related to the role.
• You will have a proven track record in procuring major repair and component replacement contracts.

It would be great if you also had:

• You have a RICS or equivalent qualification, or are working towards it.
• Experience of new technologies and initiatives in relation to sustainability and Carbon Net Zero.
• A Chartered Institute of Housing Qualification (Level 4 or above).

Why work at Community Gateway?

We are a values-based employer and our team is what makes us who we are. We aim for a great employee experience and that includes a range of benefits, including a generous holiday allowance beginning at 26 days plus bank holidays and including your birthday off and Christmas closure. We also offer free parking, free breakfasts, a company-paid health cash plan, reward and recognition scheme and much more.

Inclusion is key for us. We would love to hear from people from diverse backgrounds for this role, those who may be underrepresented in our organisation. We aim to be reflective of the communities in which we operate and if you speak a second language this can come in handy!

A bit more about us:

Community Gateway owns and manages around 7,000 homes across the city of Preston, but we are so much more than just a landlord. We aim to offer great customer service, providing safe, well-maintained and affordable homes, and making a positive difference to the communities in which we work. We make sure that we manage our business to the highest of standards and are working to create a sustainable future.

And finally, we want to be a great place to work....so if you think you have the skills, experience and can live our values, then we want to hear from you. If you haven't done so already, check out the candidate pack on our website for more about us and top tips for your application.

Dates for your diary:

The closing date for this role is Sunday 26th October 2025 at midnight, with interviews expected to be held on the week commencing 3rd November 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.