Corporate Head of Growth, Sustainability & Asset Maximisation

Lincolnshire Housing Partnership; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 71,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A local housing association is seeking a Corporate Head of Growth, Sustainability and Asset Maximisation. In this leadership role, you'll drive strategic growth and manage asset investment opportunities to enhance local communities. The ideal candidate will have significant expertise in housing development and asset management. Flexible working arrangements are offered, with essential presence in key offices to build relationships and team support.

Benefits

Employee wellbeing package

Family leave and maternity policies

Cycle-to-Work Initiative

Discounted shopping vouchers

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

24 holiday days plus bank holidays

Option to earn additional holiday days

Mental Health First Aiders available

Qualifications

• Experience in public sector housing with complex development programmes.
• Understanding of financial, legal, and statutory requirements.
• Ability to engage and lead a diverse range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Participate in leadership contributing to organisational performance.
• Develop and implement strategic growth plans.
• Lead sales strategy for new homes.

Skills

Proven leadership or managerial experience

Experience in development and asset maximisation

Knowledge of housing development

Strong communication skills

Excellent relationship-building skills

Job description

Job Title: Corporate Head of Growth, Sustainability and Asset Maximisation

Salary: £84,176.40

Location: Lincolnshire

Are you passionate about building thriving communities?

Are you an experienced leader in strategic asset management ready to take the next step in your career?

We have a fantastic new opportunity as our Corporate Head of Growth, Sustainability and Asset Maximisation in our Property Services Directorate.

We’re looking for an inspiring and commercially savvy leader with deep expertise in the housing sector, asset management, and sustainable development. In this pivotal role, you will drive the identification and delivery of opportunities to acquire and develop new homes.

You’ll also play a key part in unlocking the potential of our land assets and supporting the strategic rationalisation of properties that no longer align with our current or future needs.

The Corporate Head of Growth, Sustainability and Asset Maximisation is an agile role, embracing flexible working arrangements, with regular presence required in our offices in Grimsby and Boston, and within our neighbourhoods. This is essential for building relationships, supporting teams, and maintaining visibility across the organisation.

What is Lincolnshire Housing Partnership like to work for?

We’re a local housing association rooted in our Grimsby and Boston communities, with many colleagues born in the areas we serve. This gives our teams an additional purpose to improve our customers’ lives.

Our culture encourages accountability, cross-departmental collaboration, and continuous improvement through feedback. We are committed to our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals, aiming for Net Zero by 2050. We surpassed our 2027 target of 88% EPC C or better, reaching 89% by 2025, demonstrating our dedication to enhancing the quality of our homes.

What benefits will I get from working for Lincolnshire Housing Partnership?

• Employee wellbeing package worth up to £1200 annually via Westfield Health
• Family leave and maternity policies supporting well-being and retention
• Cycle-to-Work Initiative promoting health and environmental awareness
• Discounted shopping vouchers through Westfield Health
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 12% contributions from LHP
• 24 holiday days plus bank holidays, increasing by 1 day per year for the first five years
• Option to earn additional holiday days through full attendance
• Mental Health First Aiders available across the business

What are the key responsibilities as a Corporate Head of Growth, Sustainability and Asset Maximisation?

• Active participation in the Leadership Team, contributing to organisational performance, financial oversight, and policy development.
• Develop and implement strategic growth and development plans.
• Lead sales strategy for new homes and leaseholder requirements, ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Lead sustainability and decarbonisation strategies aligned with national net-zero targets and regulations.
• Embed ESG principles into asset management and investment decisions.
• Lead asset reviews to inform retention, disposal, redevelopment, or investment decisions.
• Engage and influence internal and external stakeholders, including residents, board members, funders, and regulators.
• Support development and implementation of place-based strategies aligned with community needs.

For a full list of responsibilities, please refer to the Corporate Head of Growth, Sustainability and Asset Maximisation Recruitment Pack.

What skills, attributes, and knowledge are essential?

• Proven leadership or managerial experience within a growth or development team.
• Experience in development and asset maximisation in the public sector housing.
• Successful track record in managing complex development programmes.
• Knowledge of housing development, financial, legal, and statutory requirements.
• Experience in appraising and procuring capital projects.
• Experience with development through S106, joint ventures, land-led development, etc.
• Ability to engage and lead stakeholders effectively.
• Experience with bidding for and delivering Homes England funded programmes.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of regeneration and placemaking.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with stakeholders.

Next Steps

If you are passionate about building thriving communities and ready for the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you!

Visit our microsite to learn more about the role from Charlotte Johnson, Executive Director of Property Services.

To apply, please send us:

• Your CV, highlighting your experience, achievements, and impact.
• A tailored cover letter explaining why you’re excited about this role, how your skills align, and what you would bring to the team.