Asset Planning Leader: Data-Driven Housing Investment

A2Dominion; London Borough of Ealing; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension up to 8%

Wellbeing allowance

Employee discounts

Learning & development

Job summary

A2Dominion is seeking an experienced Asset Planning Manager to lead 1-year, 5-year and 30-year investment plans for social housing across London and the South. You will guide evidence-based decisions using asset data, engage stakeholders, and manage a team of Asset Planning Analysts to maximise value and compliance.

You will drive long-term investment strategies, monitor performance via KPIs, and ensure Decent Homes standards are met while collaborating with Finance, Housing, IT and Development

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in asset management or related discipline.
• Professional membership with RICS, CIOB or similar body (Desirable).
• Experience in social housing, residential property or asset-intensive organisations.
• Strong knowledge of asset management principles and long-term investment planning.
• Experience developing and delivering investment programmes and asset plans.
• Knowledge of Decent Homes Standards and property investment compliance.
• Strong analytical capability and ability to interpret complex asset data.
• Experience using asset management systems and data analysis tools.
• Proven ability to engage, influence and gain buy-in from diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Experience leading, motivating and developing teams.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Understanding of risk management within asset planning and investment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of short, medium and long-term asset investment plans.
• Ensure investment decisions are driven by high-quality asset data, insight and analysis.
• Prioritise investment programmes to maximise value, performance and compliance across the portfolio.
• Oversee asset planning analytics, reporting, forecasting and data quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Finance, Housing, Development, IT and Property teams to align priorities.
• Manage, coach and develop a team of Asset Planning Analysts.
• Monitor investment performance through KPIs and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to enhance asset planning methodologies, systems and processes.
• Ensure compliance with Decent Homes standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Risk management understanding

Education

Degree-level qualification in Asset Management or related field

Professional membership (RICS/CIOB or similar)

Tools

Asset management systems

Data analysis tools

Job description

A2Dominion is seeking an experienced Asset Planning Manager to lead 1-year, 5-year and 30-year investment plans for social housing across London and the South. You will guide evidence-based decisions using asset data, engage stakeholders, and manage a team of Asset Planning Analysts to maximise value and compliance.

You will drive long-term investment strategies, monitor performance via KPIs, and ensure Decent Homes standards are met while collaborating with Finance, Housing, IT and Development