Strategic Asset & Sustainability Manager

Connexus; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A rural housing association is seeking a Strategic Asset Manager to lead the development of asset management and sustainability strategies. This senior role involves managing investment plans, overseeing commercial property functions, and driving energy efficiency initiatives. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong knowledge of the construction industry and excellent leadership skills. The position supports hybrid working arrangements and offers a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Up to 30 days annual leave & Bank Holidays

Generous pension scheme

Westfield Health healthcare plan

Paid sickness leave

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of building regulations and sustainability policy.
• Ability to manage budgets and deliver value for money.
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic direction in asset management and sustainability.
• Develop investment plans aligned with Decent Homes standards.
• Deliver capital programmes and procurement strategies.

Skills

Knowledge of construction industry

Strategic asset management

Contract management

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Tools

Asset data systems

Job description

Overview

The vacancy

We're looking for a forward-thinking Strategic Asset Manager to lead the development and delivery of Connexus' Asset Management, Sustainability, and Decarbonisation Strategy. This is a senior leadership role that will drive transformation across our property portfolio, ensuring our homes are fit for the future and aligned with our long-term business plan.

You will play a key role in shaping and executing our stock investment programmes, managing property options appraisals, and overseeing commercial property functions. You will also lead on energy efficiency improvements, sustainability initiatives, and securing external funding to support our environmental ambitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction of asset management and sustainability across Connexus.
• Develop and maintain investment plans (annual, 5-year, and 30-year) aligned with Decent Homes standards.
• Manage the Asset team, including performance reviews, target setting, and budget oversight.
• Deliver capital programmes and procurement strategies for planned investment and decarbonisation.
• Oversee commercial property management and lease agreements.
• Analyse stock condition and energy performance data to inform investment decisions.
• Lead external funding bids and build partnerships to support sustainability goals.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and internal policies.

What we are looking for

• Strong knowledge of the construction industry, building regulations, and sustainability policy.
• Experience in strategic asset management, contract management, and team leadership.
• Ability to manage budgets, deliver value for money, and drive organisational change.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in asset data systems and performance monitoring tools.

This role has been identified as suitable for hybrid working which will be a combination of home working and working from our offices, with Head office at Craven Arms and travel to other offices as required.

Shortlisting date: 14 October 2025

Interview date: 23 October 2025

About Connexus

Connexus is a rural housing association with its heritage in Shropshire and Herefordshire, providing good quality, affordable and safe homes that customers are proud to live in. We create inclusive neighbourhoods, sustainable rural communities, and provide services that support our customers to build a life in their home. The work our teams do is varied, and no two days are the same.

We provide an excellent offer for colleagues which includes flexible working options combined with some fantastic benefits. We're here to support colleagues at every step of the way with training and development opportunities, helping you make the most of your career. If you want to work with like-minded people and would like to make a difference to the lives of our customers, Connexus could be the right fit for you.

Connexus is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce, this is because we really understand the importance of different voices, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds within our workforce. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.

Life at Connexus

Connexus is a community focused rural housing group with over 10,500 homes across Shropshire and Herefordshire.

Our people are passionate about the services we provide and we will invest in them and empower them to provide a great service to all of our customers.

Our clear focus is excellent service delivery.

Some of the benefits

• Up to 30 days annual leave & Bank Holidays
• Continual learning and development opportunities
• Generous pension scheme
• Westfield Health healthcare plan
• Continual learning and development opportunities
• Paid sickness leave (upon successful completion of probationary period)
• Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay

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