Head of Housing & Property Asset Management

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Crockham Hill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organization in Sevenoaks seeks a Head of Housing & Property Asset Management. This role involves overseeing property management, leading staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will possess a degree, housing management qualification, and experience in asset management. Benefits include pension and a health cash-back scheme.

Benefits

Pension

Health Cash-Back Scheme

33 days holiday increasing with service

Training and development

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level.
• Experience in a similar asset management role.
• Solid knowledge of social housing legislation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and management of properties.
• Lead and develop staff, ensuring training and compliance.
• Manage budgets and support the Senior Management Team.

Skills

Budget management

Project management

Legislation knowledge

Problem-solving

Staff development

Education

Degree level education

Housing Management Qualification (Level 4 and above)

Job description

Head of Housing & Property Asset Management

Head of Housing & Property Asset Management

Location: Sevenoaks, Kent
Hours: Monday - Friday 37.5hpw
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000pa

KHR are working in collaboration with an established not-for-profit organisation within the social housing sector, looking for a new Head of Housing & Property Asset Management, based in beautiful Sevenoaks.

As Head of Housing & Property Asset Management you will oversee the maintenance and management of the Association's properties, including rented and leasehold independent living apartments, the care home, communal facilities, and offices.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Management Team, attend Board meetings, and manage budgets
• Lead and develop staff, ensuring training and compliance with regulations
• Foster collaboration and represent the Association professionally
• Oversee repairs, maintenance, and vacant property turnaround
• Manage contractors, procurement, and development projects
• Conduct property audits, track KPIs, and develop long-term asset plans
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices
• Act as Health & Safety Coordinator and Fire Officer
• Ensure all safety checks, policies, and risk assessments are up to date
• Engage staff and residents on safety matters and report compliance
• Manage lettings, sales, and rent setting
• Conduct estate inspections, enforce tenancy agreements, and address issues
• Improve resident services, encourage engagement, and provide performance reports

Candidate Profile

• Educated to degree level
• Housing Management Qualification (Level 4 and above)
• Experience in a similar asset management role
• Solid knowledge of the legislation relating to social housing and of legal, regulatory and operational issues relating to housing management services
• Understand Health & Safety legislation
• Able to implement and develop policies and procedures
• Excellent budget management and negotiation skills
• Effective project management experience
• Ability to use own initiative, solve problems and develop staff

Benefits include: Pension and Health Cash-Back Scheme, 33 days holiday increasing with annual service, Training and development.

KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. KHR - Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd.