Head of Asset Management

Cadent Gas; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking a Head of Asset Management to drive strategic oversight and operational excellence across its asset portfolio. The role requires a visionary leader to manage teams, ensure compliance, and engage with various stakeholders. Essential qualifications include an IAM certificate and a relevant degree. The position offers competitive benefits including a bonus, medical insurance, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Company car allowance

25 days' holiday plus 8 statutory days

Annual Performance Bonus up to 20%

Generous pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Employee Assistance Line

Support for professional subscriptions and study leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in asset management and leadership roles.
• Valid driving license and willingness to travel for work.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams for operational excellence.
• Oversee regulatory compliance and risk assessment.
• Engage with diverse stakeholders for strategic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

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).

Be part of something big. Help shape the future of gas for generations to come.