Strategic Asset Manager

Goodman Masson are delighted to be partnering with Local Space to recruit a Strategic Asset Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation at a pivotal stage in the development of its Asset Management function. Reporting directly to the Director of Assets & New Business, you’ll play a key role in shaping long-term investment strategies, ensuring high-quality asset intelligence and supporting evidence-based decision making across a diverse housing portfolio. As Strategic Asset Manager, you’ll be responsible for leading the organisation’s approach to asset intelligence, stock condition data and long-term investment planning. Working closely with Asset Delivery, Building Safety & Compliance and Finance teams, you’ll translate complex asset data into practical investment programmes, supporting business planning, regulatory compliance and long-term financial sustainability. You’ll also act as the organisation’s subject matter expert for asset modelling, lifecycle planning and Asset Management Systems, providing high-quality reporting and insight to senior leadership and the Board.

Responsibilities

Support the development and implementation of the organisation’s Asset Management Strategy; Lead the management, validation and continuous improvement of stock condition and asset data; Oversee Stock Condition Survey programmes, ensuring robust data quality and confidence levels; Act as the client lead for the Asset Management System (AMS), driving system development and effective use; Develop lifecycle models and produce 5-year and 30-year investment programmes; Translate asset data into prioritised planned and cyclical investment programmes; Deliver asset modelling, scenario planning and investment analysis to support business planning; Produce strategic reports, dashboards and KPIs for senior leadership and Board reporting; Support Decent Homes analysis, regulatory reporting and audit readiness; Work closely with Building Safety & Compliance teams to align asset investment with statutory compliance requirements; Support funding bids and long-term financial planning through robust asset analysis; Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, consultants and survey providers while promoting a data-driven approach to asset management

Requirements

Strategic asset management experience within social housing, local authority or residential property environments; Significant experience in Strategic Asset Management within a Housing Association or similar organisation; Strong knowledge of stock condition surveys, asset data management and data validation; Experience developing 5-year and 30-year investment programmes; Excellent understanding of lifecycle modelling and long-term asset investment planning; Good knowledge of the Decent Homes Standard, Consumer Standards and the social housing regulatory framework; Experience using Asset Management Systems (AMS) and analysing complex asset datasets; Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into practical investment strategies; Experience producing reports and presenting findings to senior stakeholders; Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of asset investment and business planning; Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; A relevant qualification in Asset Management, Building Surveying, Housing, Construction or a related discipline

Benefits

Hybrid working; 27 days annual leave (rising with service) plus bank holidays; Option to purchase additional annual leave; Competitive pension contribution (up to 10%); Healthcare Cash Plan; Employee Assistance Programme; Professional development and funded qualifications; Electric vehicle, cycle to work and technology salary sacrifice schemes; Blue Light Card discounts; The opportunity to shape the future of a growing Strategic Assets function with future line management responsibility