Service Manager – Asset Management, Sustainability and Performance

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in West Yorkshire seeks an experienced Service Manager – Asset Management, Sustainability and Performance to lead housing investment strategies. Candidates should have a degree in related fields and expertise in managing complex programs to ensure compliance with standards. This role aims to improve communities through strategic investment in housing.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading complex housing or asset management programmes.
• Knowledge of housing standards, building safety, and compliance frameworks.
• A collaborative leader who can inspire teams and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the Asset Management Strategy.
• Oversee strategic planning and delivery of capital investment programmes.
• Champion decarbonisation and retrofit initiatives across council housing.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Contract management

Performance management

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

HNC or Degree in Construction, Housing, or Project Management

Professional qualification in project/programme management

Job description

Why This Role?

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for delivering complex programmes that improve homes and communities? We’re looking for an experienced Service Manager – Asset Management, Sustainability and Performance within Homes & Neighbourhoods to lead the delivery of our ambitious investment programme and 30 year asset management plans.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead the development and implementation of the Asset Management Strategy and 30 year Housing Capital and Revenue Investment Plan.
• Oversee the strategic planning and delivery of capital investment programmes, ensuring compliance with safety and housing standards.
• Manage complex projects and programmes, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to high standards.
• Use data and intelligence to inform strategic investment decisions and long-term investment planning.
• Collaborate with tenants, elected members, and partners to shape the improvement plans for Council homes.
• Champion decarbonisation and retrofit initiatives across council housing stock and development of a Council housing decarbonisation strategy.
• Lead and support a team of technical and asset management professionals.
• Strategic management and lead for external funding submissions to maximise external funding opportunities that can support and improve our Council homes and, bring forward new supply.
• Ensure robust programme governance, risk management, and performance reporting.

What We’re Looking For:

• HNC or Degree in Construction, Housing, or Project Management (or equivalent).
• Professional qualification in project/programme management (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP, APM).
• Proven experience leading complex housing or asset management programmes.
• Strong contract, performance, and budget management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Knowledge of housing standards, building safety, and compliance frameworks.
• A collaborative leader who can inspire teams and drive continuous improvement.

Why Kirklees?

This is your opportunity to lead transformational change in a high-profile role within our Homes and Neighbourhoods service. As Service Manager – Asset Management, Sustainability and Performance, you’ll help deliver safe, sustainable homes and services that put residents and communities first.

Ready to lead the future of housing investment in Kirklees? Apply now to become our next Service Manager – Asset Management, Sustainability and Performance and help shape a stronger, safer borough.

Likely Job Titles Candidates Might Hold:

• Asset Strategy Manager
• Programme Manager – Housing
• Head of Capital Investment
• Housing Projects Lead
• Strategic Asset Manager
• Service Manager – Property Services
• Head of Housing Delivery

Janet Sharpeis the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.