Strategic Asset Manager

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

Job summary

We are partnering with a leading supported housing organisation in Exeter seeking a Strategic Asset Appraisal Manager on a permanent basis. The role focuses on strategic asset appraisal, investment and asset performance across portfolios, delivering robust business cases and option appraisals.

You will lead and develop the asset appraisal function, collaborate with Development, Regeneration and Housing Management teams, and drive continuous improvement through data-driven analysis and automation

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in social housing asset management or related fields.
• Proven track record of leading teams and 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic appraisal of properties, estates and land assets to inform investment decisions.
• Develop robust business cases and option appraisals for investment and redevelopment.
• Collaborate with Development, Regeneration and Housing Management to support long-term strategies.
• Review property performance against financial, operational and social value objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement in asset appraisal processes using data and automation.
• Build relationships with local authorities, partners and stakeholders to deliver housing outcomes.
• Provide leadership to the asset appraisal function and ensure high standards.
• Support decant, void and redevelopment programmes to maximise asset value.

Skills

Asset management

Strategic analysis

Leadership

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

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.