Asset Manager-Social Housing

TN United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Asset Investment Manager to lead their planned asset management initiatives. This permanent role offers the chance to manage a substantial annual investment plan within social housing, focusing on estate regeneration and major works. The successful candidate will bring extensive experience in social housing maintenance and contract management, ensuring safety and customer involvement in all projects. With a competitive salary and benefits, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the public sector.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employer Contribution

Qualifications

• Significant recent social housing maintenance experience at a managerial level.
• Proven track record of delivering significant work programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Asset Investment Plan of approximately £25m.
• Manage a team of 4 direct reports including building professionals.

Skills

Social Housing Maintenance

Contract Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

HNC or equivalent

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Asset Manager - Social Housing, Northampton

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Northampton, United Kingdom

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

A Housing Association has a fantastic permanent opportunity for an Asset Investment Manager working within planned asset management.

The Role

Working as part of the Management Team, you will provide leadership and direction to your team. In this exciting new role, you will take the lead in delivering the wide-ranging annual Asset Investment Plan of approximately £25m through a dedicated team. This will include estate regeneration, component replacement, major works, and special projects—all within social housing. You will have experience with a range of contract delivery models, ensuring customer involvement and prioritizing safety. You will manage a team of 4 direct reports, including 2 building professionals and 1 quantity surveyor.

What you'll need to succeed

The successful candidate will have significant recent relevant social housing maintenance experience at a managerial level, along with professional qualifications in a relevant area. They will have a proven track record of successfully delivering significant and varied work programmes in a public sector or commercial environment. Education to HNC level or equivalent is required, along with experience in the social housing sector, health and safety involving property maintenance and minor works projects, and contract management experience.

What you'll get in return

This is a permanent role with a salary of £56,000, including a Local Government Pension Scheme (employer contribution) plus other benefits.