Head of Asset Investment & Programmes

Build Recruitment Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected London charity is seeking a Head of Asset Investment & Programmes to lead asset investment strategies and manage large-scale projects. The role focuses on ensuring compliance and delivering high-quality outcomes. Ideal candidates will have a professional qualification in building construction or engineering and a passion for making a difference in communities. Join a collaborative team with ambitious plans for growth.

Benefits

Key strategic role

Collaborative, values-led team

Exposure to diverse projects

Qualifications

• Proven record of delivering large-scale and cyclical works programmes.
• Ability to manage budgets effectively and ensure compliance.
• Experience leading and developing a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the asset investment strategy.
• Manage delivery of capital, planned, and cyclical programmes.
• Oversee a skilled team and ensure effective management of budgets.

Skills

Building asset management

Budget management

Leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Recognised professional qualification in building construction or engineering

Job description

Head of Asset Investment & Programmes – YMCA St Paul’s Group
Location: London-wide (hybrid) Salary: Competitive Permanent, Full-time

Build Recruitment is proud to be working exclusively with YMCA St Paul’s Group to appoint a Head of Asset Investment & Programmes – a newly created and pivotal role within their Property & Places Directorate.

About the role

Reporting to the Director of Property & Places, the Head of Asset Investment & Programmes will play a central role in shaping and delivering YMCA St Paul’s Group’s asset investment strategy. This is a leadership position with responsibility for developing and delivering capital, planned and cyclical works programmes, alongside the Group’s building compliance programme.

As a Head of Service and member of the Senior Management Team, you will contribute to wider organisational priorities, helping to ensure that YMCA St Paul’s Group’s property portfolio supports their mission to transform the lives of young people and local communities across London.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the development and implementation of the organisation’s asset investment strategy.
• Managing the delivery of capital, planned and cyclical programmes and building compliance.
• Overseeing and supporting a skilled team, including a Mechanical & Electrical Manager, two Property Surveyors, and a Planned & Cyclical Coordinator.
• Ensuring the effective management of budgets, contracts, and supply chains to achieve value for money and high‑quality outcomes.
• Providing professional leadership and technical expertise across a diverse property portfolio.
• Contributing to strategic planning and decision-making as part of the Senior Management Team.

About you

We’re looking for an experienced building asset management professional with a proven record of delivering large-scale and cyclical works programmes, managing budgets effectively, and ensuring compliance across a varied estate.

You will hold a recognised professional qualification in building construction or engineering (e.g. MCIOB, MRICS, MIET, IMechE, or equivalent) and bring the ability to lead, motivate and develop a multidisciplinary team.

Equally important is your alignment with YMCA St Paul’s Group’s values – you’ll be passionate about using your expertise to make a tangible difference in people’s lives. This is an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience across a broad range of areas, developing skills and insights not easily found in larger organisations, while contributing directly to a mission-driven and impactful charity.

Why join YMCA St Paul’s Group?

• Play a key strategic role in a respected London charity with ambitious plans for growth and impact.
• Join a collaborative, values-led team making a real difference to communities.
• Gain exposure to diverse projects and leadership responsibilities across the property lifecycle.

How to Apply

Build Recruitment is working exclusively with YMCA St Paul’s Group on this appointment.

For an informal discussion or to apply, please contact Elise Langton at Build Recruitment on 07496 089 184 or email your details to [e-mail].

Build Recruitment and YMCA St Paul’s Group are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.