Senior Manager - Property Investment & Planning

Together Housing; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Annual leave 27 days

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Professional development

Cycle to work

Vehicle leasing

Financial advice

Staff networks

Job summary

Together Housing in Leeds is seeking a Senior Investment Programmes Manager to lead major investment and Net Zero programmes across the housing stock. You will develop short, medium and long-term investment plans, manage programmes, budgets, procurement and performance.

The role requires stock condition surveying, strong data analytics (Power BI), and effective engagement with senior leaders, local authorities and external partners to ensure value for money and governance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading planned investment, cyclical and responsive programmes within a social housing environment.
• Experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects and delivering clear, measurable outcomes.
• Demonstrable experience of stock condition and surveying activity within social housing.
• Experience managing investment programme budgets, procurement and financial performance.
• Strong experience using asset data, performance information and analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience working with senior leaders, statutory bodies and external partners.
• Strong knowledge of the social housing and asset management environment, including investment, Net Zero, construction, compliance and health and safety.
• Excellent analytical, numerical, written and communication skills, with the ability to turn complex information into clear recommendations.
• Strong project management, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience contributing to strategies, policies, business plans or investment programmes through research and strategic thinking.
• A Level 4 qualification in Construction, Property or a related discipline, such as HNC/HND, BTEC or equivalent.
• A Level 5 management qualification is desirable, alongside evidence of continuous professional development.
• A full driving licence and willingness to provide a vehicle for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of major investment and Net Zero programmes across the Group's housing stock.
• Develop short, medium and long-term investment plans, managing programmes, budgets, procurement and performance.
• Oversee stock condition, surveying and asset data to support robust investment planning and evidence-based decision-making.
• Lead the analysis and reporting of asset and energy data, using systems such as data warehouses and Power BI to provide meaningful insight.
• Work with internal teams, statutory bodies, local authorities and external partners to ensure programmes are compliant, well governed and deliver value for money.
• Support externally funded programmes and ensure all funding and regulatory requirements are met.
• Identify opportunities to introduce new technologies and ways of working to improve investment performance and drive innovation.
• Provide technical leadership, advice and guidance across the Investment team.
• Lead, motivate and develop professional teams, creating a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Represent the Group at sector, stakeholder and partner forums on investment-related matters.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Level 4 Construction/Property

Level 5 Management

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Outline of Key Responsibilities in the role...

• Lead the development and delivery of major investment and Net Zero programmes across the Group's housing stock.


• Develop short, medium and long-term investment plans, managing programmes, budgets, procurement and performance.


• Oversee stock condition, surveying and asset data to support robust investment planning and evidence-based decision-making.


• Lead the analysis and reporting of asset and energy data, using systems such as data warehouses and Power BI to provide meaningful insight.


• Work with internal teams, statutory bodies, local authorities and external partners to ensure programmes are compliant, well governed and deliver value for money.


• Support externally funded programmes and ensure all funding and regulatory requirements are met.


• Identify opportunities to introduce new technologies and ways of working to improve investment performance and drive innovation.


• Provide technical leadership, advice and guidance across the Investment team.


• Lead, motivate and develop professional teams, creating a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.


• Represent the Group at sector, stakeholder and partner forums on investment-related matters.

We're looking for someone who has...

• Proven experience leading planned investment, cyclical and responsive programmes within a social housing environment.


• Experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects and delivering clear, measurable outcomes.


• Demonstrable experience of stock condition and surveying activity within social housing.


• Experience managing investment programme budgets, procurement and financial performance.


• Strong experience using asset data, performance information and analysis to support strategic decision-making.


• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience working with senior leaders, statutory bodies and external partners.


• Strong knowledge of the social housing and asset management environment, including investment, Net Zero, construction, compliance and health and safety.


• Excellent analytical, numerical, written and communication skills, with the ability to turn complex information into clear recommendations.


• Strong project management, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.


• Experience contributing to strategies, policies, business plans or investment programmes through research and strategic thinking.


• A Level 4 qualification in Construction, Property or a related discipline, such as HNC/HND, BTEC or equivalent.


• A Level 5 management qualification is desirable, alongside evidence of continuous professional development.


• A full driving licence and willingness to provide a vehicle for work purposes.

In return, we are offering the successful candidate in the role...

• Starting salary: £68,690 per annum


• 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 over 5 years' service) + bank holidays


• Hybrid working


• You will be required to attend other offices for meetings - Halifax, Wakefield, or Blackburn Office.


• A flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies


• You will be working 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Working arrangements are flexible in line with our Smart working culture


• Wide range of professional, and personal development training opportunities


• Attractive pension scheme


• A range of financial, health and lifestyle benefits including cycle to work, vehicle leasing and financial advice


• We have a range of staff support networks, including menopause, culturally diverse, LGBTQ+ and disability.


• To view the full range of our benefits click on the Employee Benefits Link

Due to the nature of the role involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post is subject to a Basic Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.