Head Of Asset Strategy

Tristone Nash; Catsash; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tristone Nash is seeking an experienced Head of Asset Strategy to lead asset management and housing investment programmes in south Wales. You will oversee WHQS 2023 delivery, ensure regulatory compliance, and work closely with customers and contractors to maximise value for money across a £22m annual investment portfolio.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong governance, and experience in managing large, complex budgets within a regulated social housing environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering asset management and investment programmes in a senior role.
• Strong understanding of social housing sector regulations and large-scale budgets.
• Experience in developing long-term asset investment plans informed by performance and financial analysis.
• Proven ability to manage teams and complex procurement in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the asset strategy and oversee WHQS 2023 delivery.
• Manage over £22m annual investment and long-term plans.
• Engage with customers, contractors and colleagues to drive value for money.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and health and safety standards.

Skills

Asset management leadership

Budgeting & financial monitoring

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Data management

Job description

TristoneNash are supporting a Housing Association in south Wales in their search for an experienced Head of Asset Strategy. You'll be responsible for the preparation and planning for the delivery of WHQS 2023 with a strong emphasis on customer engagement and a commitment to delivering value for money.

Job role:

You will lead the delivery of the asset management and housing investment programmes, ensuring compliance with WHQS 2023 and all relevant regulatory requirements. You will be responsible for overseeing more than £22m of annual investment activity, maintaining accurate asset data, and delivering effective long-term investment planning to improve and maintain homes. Working closely with customers, contractors and colleagues, you will drive asset strategy, support regeneration opportunities, ensure legal and regulatory compliance, champion health and safety, manage risk, and provide strategic leadership as a member of the leadership group.

You will work with the development and housing teams to contribute to the effective regeneration of homes through tactical disposals, acquisitions and remodelling of estates ensuring the most effective management of and investment in all properties.

Experience required:

• A proven track record of delivering high performance and efficiency in Asset Management and Investment in a senior level role. Delivering complex asset management programmes, including the management of teams such as asset surveyors and systems and procurement and management of subcontractors.
• You will have a strong understanding of the social housing sector and associated regulations and experience of managing large-scale budgets and financial monitoring.
• We are looking for someone with the knowledge and understanding of sustainability related requirements and challenges as they apply to the Asset function.
• Experience of developing long-term asset investment programmes informed by asset performance and financial analysis.
• Significant experience of constructing and managing large, complex budgets.
• Experience of leading major investment programmes in a client role within a highly regulated environment.
• Experience of managing asset data, stock condition information and associated assurance processes.
• Managing teams such as asset surveyors and systems and procurement and management of subcontractors.
• Proven track record of successful outcomes on time and to required quality within a highly regulated environment