Head Of Asset Investment & Programmes

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

Job summary

A leading charity in London is seeking a Head of Asset Investment & Programmes to drive their asset investment strategy. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in building asset management and leading diverse teams. You'll manage substantial works programmes and contribute to high-level strategic planning. This is a unique opportunity to impact young people's lives through your expertise in a charitable setting.

Benefits

Collaboration with a values-led team

Exposure to diverse projects

Opportunity to influence charity growth

Qualifications

• Experienced in delivering large-scale and cyclical works programmes.
• Ability to effectively manage budgets across a varied estate.
• Leadership skills to motivate and develop a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the asset investment strategy.
• Manage capital, planned and cyclical programmes and building compliance.
• Oversee a skilled team including Property Surveyors and a Mechanical & Electrical Manager.

Skills

Building asset management

Budget management

Team leadership

Technical expertise

Building compliance

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

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. The position is a leadership role responsible for developing and delivering capital, planned and cyclical works programmes, alongside the Group's building compliance programme.

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

Key responsibilities

• 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 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 alignment with YMCA St Paul's Group's values – being 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.

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.