Strategic Asset Manager

James Andrew Recruitment Solutions (JAR Solutions); Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

James Andrew Recruitment Solutions (JAR Solutions) is partnering with a leading supported housing organisation in Exeter to recruit a Strategic Asset Appraisal Manager on a permanent basis. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £51,000 - £56,000 per year and a defined start date subject to notice.

You will lead strategic appraisal of properties, estates and land, analyse performance data, and develop robust business cases for investment, regeneration and disposal.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in social housing asset management or related fields.
• Proven track record of leading teams and managing organisational change.
• Experience conducting asset appraisals, options appraisals, and business case development.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data for strategic decisions.
• Experience improving processes through data-driven approaches and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic appraisal of properties, schemes, estates and land assets.
• Analyse asset performance data and housing demand trends to identify opportunities and risks.
• Develop business cases and option appraisals for investment, redevelopment and disposal.
• Collaborate with Development, Regeneration, Housing Management and Asset teams.
• Review performance against financial, operational, sustainability and social value objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement using data, technology and automation.
• Build relationships with local authorities and stakeholders.
• Provide leadership to the asset appraisal function.
• Support decant, void and redevelopment programmes to maximise asset value.

Skills

Asset management

Property management

Strategic asset investment

Leadership

Data analysis

Job description

We are currently partnering with a leading supported housing organisation, based in Exeter, who are recruiting for a Strategic Asset Appraisal Manager to join their growing team on a permanent basis.

Our client is going through an exciting transition period, and is one of the leading housing providers in the South West.

This is a full-time position with a salary of £51,000 - £56,000 per annum (subject to experience) and the start date is subject to notice.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Leading the strategic appraisal of individual properties, schemes, estates and land assets to inform investment, regeneration and disposal decisions
• Analysing asset performance data, property condition information, financial metrics and housing demand trends to identify opportunities and risks across the portfolio
• Developing robust business cases and option appraisals for investment, redevelopment, repurposing, regeneration and asset disposal programmes
• Working collaboratively with Development, Regeneration, Housing Management and Asset teams to support long-term asset and development strategies
• Reviewing property performance against financial, operational, sustainability, regulatory and social value objectives to maximise return on investment
• Driving continuous improvement in asset appraisal processes, utilising data, technology and automation to improve decision-making and efficiency
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with local authorities, strategic partners and internal stakeholders to deliver successful housing outcomes
• Providing leadership and guidance to the asset appraisal function, ensuring high standards of analysis, performance and service delivery
• Supporting decant, void and redevelopment programmes, helping minimise rent loss and maximise asset value across the housing stock

Experience required:

• Extensive experience in social housing asset management, property management, or strategic asset investment
• Proven track record of leading teams and successfully managing organisational change
• Experience undertaking asset appraisals, options appraisals, and business case development for investment, regeneration, or disposal projects
• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting stock condition, financial, valuation, and performance data to support strategic decision-making
• Demonstrable experience improving processes through data-driven approaches, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience working collaboratively with Development, Regeneration, Housing Management, and other stakeholders to deliver cross-functional outcomes

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week
• Monday - Friday, 09:00am-17:00pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.