Head Of Asset Management

Hill & Hill Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill & Hill Recruitment Ltd. are seeking a Head of Asset Management to lead a Housing Association's asset strategy in Sussex. You will oversee maintenance, repairs, and income collection, and drive digital improvements across a £10m portfolio.

The role requires MCIOB and/or CIH Level 4/5 or equivalent, and a proven track record in social housing leadership. A full UK driving licence is essential, with site visits across Sussex and Surrey.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in social housing or asset-based sectors.
• Strong track record in strategic asset management and compliance.
• Experience with income collection and welfare benefits is essential.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Devise and execute strategic Asset Management Strategy ensuring compliance with standards.
• Oversee responsive repairs, maintenance, void management and improvement across assets.
• Lead environmental sustainability and decarbonisation initiatives.
• Manage income collection services and minimise arrears.
• Maintain asset data, risk frameworks, and reporting for executives.
• Provide leadership to the asset management team and budget oversight.

Education

MCIOB/CIH Level 4/5

Tools

Contractor management

Digital/IT improvements

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Job description

Hill & Hill Recruitment are seeking a Head of Asset Management to work with one of our Housing Association clients based in Sussex.

Key Responsibilities:

• Devise and execute the strategic Asset Management Strategy, ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and Decent Homes Standard requirements.
• Oversee responsive repairs, maintenance, void management, and continuous improvement across all property assets.
• Lead on environmental sustainability and decarbonisation initiatives, driving energy efficiency and retrofit programmes.
• Manage property and income collection services (c. £10m), minimising arrears through digital transformation and collaboration with housing teams.
• Maintain accurate asset management data, risk assessment frameworks, and assurance reporting for senior stakeholders and the Executive Board.
• Provide leadership to the asset management team (Workforce: 21, Budget: c. £1.5M) as part of the Extended Leadership Team.

Your Experience:

• MCIOB and/or CIH level 4 or 5 qualified (or working towards Chartered membership).
• Significant experience in social housing or a similar asset-based sector, with a proven track record in senior leadership.
• Substantial experience delivering strategic asset management, compliance frameworks, and maintenance/repairs services.
• Strong background in income collection, welfare benefits, and financial budget management.
• Proven ability in contractor management, staff development, and driving digital/IT improvements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to analyse technical and financial data.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car for site visits across Sussex and Surrey.