Braxfield have been appointed by a member of the G15 to support them with the recruitment of a Head of Asset Management to look after the portfolio of properties they own and manage.

The Organisation

The Housing association is a member of the G15 and manages circa 18000 properties for its customers. It fosters a high performance culture that maximises productivity, staff engagement and services to internal and external customers that underpins great customer services.

The Team

There have been fundamental changes to the structure of the organisation over the past 18 months with more works contracted out and a greater focus on the level of service provided to customers. This in turn has created new positions which have attracted fresh people who have brought with them an excitement and hunger to make improvements across the board. The Head of Asset Management will be working with like minded people who want to continue to evolve and move the organisation forward.

The Role

The Head of Asset Management will manage the asset data and use this to produce an annual, 5 year and 30 year plan to enable the Housing Association to deliver the planned works needed to ensure its customers have the best possible places to live whilst improving and protecting the core asset value. They will understand that stock data is fundamental to a well governed landlord service and act as an Asset Data Steward for Asset data, its governance, data change processes, data quality and ‘field of view’ (dash-boarding). They will be a lead for maximising the systems use and capability, its adoption in the wider business, implementing innovative solutions to enhance the intelligence they can gain from data and the methodologies and systems.

The Head of Asset Management will be required to drive forward maintenance plans by being accountable for the verification, design and delivery of property stock condition surveys; including maintaining the central database, meeting recommended practice and that asset condition is confirmed through an appropriate level of physical access and validation. Accountable for the directorate procurement strategy; to include an ongoing review of all commercial arrangements and partnerships, to help manage the risks for the business and support Value and Quality for Money ‘VQFM’. Review property maintenance and improvement services, to ensure quality and best value is achieved through annual budgets.

The Requirements

*Demonstrable track record of senior leadership experience in large and complex organisations.

*Experience of strategic and active asset management activity.

*Experience of managing, maintaining and supporting landlord compliance.

*Experience of assessing and implementing improvements in a contractor / client environment.

*Experience of commercial management within a housing provider or contractor environment.

*Proven ability to plan and manage the workload of a client / contractor service delivering all reactive maintenance and specialist service contracts.

*Able to demonstrate a clear commitment to customer focus.

*Knowledge of current and relevant building and health & safety legislation.

*Contract knowledge, negotiation and OJEU procurement experience.

*Experience of working with systems to create and manage multi-million-pound budgets.

*Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate at all levels.

*Proven track record of staff management and development.

The Package

*Salary: Upto £70,000

*Up to 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays and buy or sell up to five days annual leave each year.

*Lean travel. Spread the cost of your commute with a season ticket loans and our Cycle2Work scheme.

*Two days off on full pay each year to volunteer.

*A healthcare cash back plan that allows you to claim back cash for you and your family’s healthcare.

*A colleague recognition programme, you will know when you have done a #greatjob!

*Access to an innovative in-house learning and development offering that is designed to help you take your career to the next level.

*An employee assistance programme offers counselling and support for you and your family 24/7.

*Stay book smart. Take up to five paid days off per year to study toward a relevant qualification.

If you have the relevant experience and would like to apply to this position then please submit your CV and a member of the Braxfield team will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.