Housing Asset & Investment Manager

Karter Thomas Ltd; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional social housing provider is seeking an experienced Housing Asset Manager for a temporary role in East Midlands. You will manage the Investment Team to deliver effective asset management and drive decarbonisation initiatives. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills and experience in social housing. Competitive rate based on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in asset management, social housing, or a related field.
• Strong leadership and contract management skills.
• A good understanding of procurement legislation and building compliance.
• Experience managing energy efficiency or decarbonisation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Investment Team to achieve objectives and KPIs.
• Monitor key performance indicators for the investment team.
• Drive the organisation’s decarbonisation agenda.

Skills

Asset management

Leadership

Contract management

Procurement legislation

Health and safety regulations

Stakeholder engagement

Energy efficiency projects

Education

Relevant degree or professional qualification (e.g. RICS, CIOB)

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Housing Asset Manager to join a respected regional social housing provider on a temporary 3-month (plus potential extension) basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive professional to lead and develop the Investment Team, ensuring effective delivery of asset management, maintenance, and decarbonisation programmes across a diverse housing portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the performance management and development of the investment team to ensure objectives, KPIs and targets are achieved.
• Monitor key performance indicators and tasks covering the investment team.
• Leading on building surveying and tenant liaison services for planned maintenance and improvement programmes.
• Driving the organisation’s social housing decarbonisation agenda, ensuring energy efficiency data is accurate and properties meet current legislation.
• Managing investment and improvement projects for the housing stock and other HRA assets.
• Overseeing procurement and contract management, ensuring compliance with legislation and policies.
• Ensuring leaseholder engagement and effective cost recovery for investment works.
• Supporting the Business Manager in maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and developing the HRA decarbonisation strategy.
• Managing partnering relationships, ensuring delivery within budget and to agreed standards.
• Overseeing aids and adaptations programmes for HRA homes.

About You

We re looking for someone who brings:

• Proven experience in asset management, social housing, or a related field.
• Strong leadership and contract management skills.
• A good understanding of procurement legislation, building compliance, and health and safety regulations.
• Experience managing energy efficiency or decarbonisation projects within a housing context.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• A relevant degree or professional qualification (e.g. RICS, CIOB, or equivalent) is desirable.

Contract Details

• Location: Nottinghamshire (hybrid working may be considered)
• Rate: Competitive (depending on experience)

How to Apply

If you re an experienced housing or asset management professional looking for your next challenge and want to make a positive impact in social housing, we d love to hear from you.