Head of Asset Management

Cadent; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK energy infrastructure company is seeking a Head of Asset Management to drive strategic oversight across the asset portfolio. The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional teams, manage complex projects, and ensure alignment with organizational goals. They will be responsible for asset planning, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, supporting a culture of safety, wellbeing, and inclusivity.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Company car allowance

25 days' holiday plus statutory days

Annual Performance Bonus

Generous pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Employee Assistance Line

Qualifications

• Visionary leadership with a focus on strategic oversight and operational excellence.
• Ability to drive initiatives that support business strategy and foster inclusive culture.
• Proficient in managing complex projects and adapting leadership style for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver operational excellence across the asset portfolio.
• Develop and manage the Network Asset Management Plan (NAMP).
• Oversee forecasting, risk assessment, and compliance with internal policies.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Assessment

Data-Driven Decision Making

Education

Certificate from the Institute of Asset Management (IAM)

Degree in a relevant field (e.g., engineering, asset management, business)

Job description

Join Us as Head of Asset Management - Shape the Future of Our Infrastructure Strategy

We're looking for a visionary leader to take on the role of Head of Asset Management, driving strategic oversight and operational excellence across our asset portfolio. This is a high-impact position where you'll lead cross‑functional teams, manage complex projects, and ensure our function is equipped to meet both immediate and long‑term organisational goals.

In this role, you'll be accountable for delivering key initiatives that support our business strategy, while fostering a culture of safety, wellbeing, and inclusion. You'll champion proactive behaviours, uphold company values, and adapt your leadership style to engage diverse audiences—from internal teams to external stakeholders including regulators, partners, and customers.

You'll be responsible for forecasting, risk assessment, and ensuring compliance with all relevant policies and regulations. Your ability to anticipate market shifts and customer needs will be critical in shaping a responsive and resilient asset management strategy. If you're passionate about creating win‑win outcomes, building inclusive environments, and leading with purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

Why You'll Love This Role:

Strategic Leadership & Oversight Lead cross‑functional teams to deliver operational excellence across Cadent's asset portfolio, ensuring alignment with both short‑ and long‑term business goals.

Asset Planning & Performance Management Develop and manage the Network Asset Management Plan (NAMP) and supporting Business Plan, ensuring delivery of regulatory outputs and obligations to bodies such as Ofgem and HSE.

Regulatory & Risk Compliance Oversee forecasting, risk assessment, and compliance with internal policies and external regulations, while supporting performance reporting across investment activities.

Stakeholder Engagement & Influence Build strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders—including regulators, partners, and customers—by promoting Cadent's values and fostering a culture of safety, wellbeing, and inclusion.

Data‑Driven Decision Making Manage large‑scale data capture operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, and use recognised decision support tools to guide strategic asset management initiatives.

What You'll Bring:

Essential

• Certificate from the Institute of Asset Management (IAM)
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel for work

Desirable

• IAM Diploma
• Degree in a relevant field (e.g., engineering, asset management, business)

At Cadent, we're thrilled to be part of the future of UK energy!

We have a clear roadmap to drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.

We're making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together, we're shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers, whom we put at the heart of everything we do.

What's In It for You

Here at Cadent, we recognise that our people are truly unsung heroes. Quietly confident, delivering every day - that's why we're committed to supporting our people to get the best out of themselves. For this role, we offer:

• Private Medical Insurance for you, your partner and your family available through MyChoices, our flexible benefits programme, with access to a 24 hour Bupa HealthLine
• A company car allowance
• 25 days' holiday, plus 8 statutory days and an option to buy or sell holiday days
• An Annual Performance Bonus of up to 20% of your salary
• A generous pension scheme where the company double matches your contributions up to 12% i.e. if you contribute 6% a month, the company will contribute 12%
• A competitive salary that's reviewed each year against the market median salary for your role, skills, knowledge and experience
• Generous family policies and flexible benefits
• A free Employee Assistance Line where you can get support and advice on any of the challenges you're facing, completely confidentially
• Support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, examination fees and time off for study leave – so long as it's relevant to your role
• Plus many more benefits that help you join the dots between your work and home life!

We support a healthy work‑life balance and are open to flexible working options.

Diversity and Inclusion

Don't meet every requirement? No problem! If you're excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application - you may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.

We value diversity and are committed to being an equitable employer. Our employee communities – Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability), the Cadent Military Community, the Grief Awareness Community, and the Men's Engagement Network (M.E.N) – can't wait to welcome you!

What's next?

To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up‑to‑date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon. To learn more about Cadent, visit our website at Home | Cadent (cadentgas.com).

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