Data Lead (asset management)

Morgan Hunt Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt Recruitment is seeking a Data Lead to shape our asset management strategy and investment programmes for a Housing Association. You will lead data architecture, analytical modelling, and financial analysis to drive board-level decisions and resident outcomes.

The role requires strong experience in data architecture, data governance, and translating complex data into strategic recommendations for senior leaders. Hybrid working with some office presence in Stratford.

Qualifications

• Experience leading data architecture and data strategy.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear recommendations for senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the organisations data architecture
• Developing and delivering strategic asset management plans
• Leading stock condition and asset data improvement programmes
• Driving long-term investment and lifecycle planning
• Supporting regulatory compliance and Board assurance
• Producing option appraisals, whole-life cost analysis, and portfolio performance insights
• Working closely with senior stakeholders to influence investment, decarbonisation, regeneration, and asset performance decisions

Skills

Data architecture

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Data Lead

Salary: 60k-70k

Location: 2 days a week in the office in Stratford

Are you an experienced data professional looking to influence long-term investment strategy and drive meaningful outcomes for a leading Housing Association?

We are seeking a Data Lead to lead the development of our asset management strategy, ensuring our property portfolio remains sustainable, compliant, and fit for the future. You will use asset intelligence, lifecycle modelling, stock condition data, and financial analysis to shape investment programmes, support regulatory assurance, and inform key business decisions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing the organisations data architecture
• Developing and delivering strategic asset management plans
• Leading stock condition and asset data improvement programmes
• Driving long-term investment and lifecycle planning
• Supporting regulatory compliance and Board assurance
• Producing option appraisals, whole-life cost analysis, and portfolio performance insights
• Working closely with senior stakeholders to influence investment, decarbonisation, regeneration, and asset performance decisions

To be successful, you'll bring significant experience in data architecture, strong analytical and financial modelling skills, and a track record of translating complex data into clear recommendations for senior leaders.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping asset investment strategy while delivering value for money and improved resident outcomes.

Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer.