Head of Asset Strategy, Planning and Delivery

Head of Asset Strategy, Planning and Delivery – Housing Association - £77,000 About the Company - Head of Asset Strategy, Planning and Delivery – Housing Association: We’re supporting an regional housing association in Staffordshire to recruit a Head of Asset Strategy, Planning and Delivery who will lead the strategic management of the organisation’s housing assets, ensuring a data-driven, financially sustainable, compliant and resident-focused approach to asset investment, planning and delivery. The role will integrate asset strategy, investment planning, asset performance, sustainability and regulatory compliance, ensuring the organisation’s homes are safe, high-quality, energy efficient and aligned to future standards. Core Focus - Head of Asset Strategy, Planning and Delivery – Housing Association: • Drive long-term asset performance and value for money • Lead delivery of sustainable investment and decarbonisation programmes • Ensure compliance with RSH Consumer Standards, current and emerging requirements including Decent Homes 2, MEES, EPC targets and Building Safety • Embed a “golden thread” of asset data to support decision-making and assurance Person Specification - Head of Asset Strategy, Planning and Delivery – Housing Association: • Degree (or equivalent experience) in housing, surveying, construction, asset management or related discipline - Essential • Evidence of continued professional development - Essential • MRICS, MCIOB, CIH or equivalent professional membership - Desirable • Leadership or management qualification - Desirable • Significant senior-level experience in asset management within a housing association or similar organisation - Essential • Experience of SHDF or similar funding programmes - Desirable • Knowledge of PAS 2035 and retrofit delivery frameworks - Desirable • Experience of portfolio optimisation or regeneration - Desirable • Ability to set clear direction and translate strategy into deliverable plans • Strong leadership and team development skills • Strong analytical skills, able to interpret asset data (e.g. stock condition, compliance, lifecycle) and translate into clear, actionable insights. • Uses data to inform strategic decision-making, investment planning and performance improvement. • Ability to manage large budgets and deliver value for money • Strong financial planning and appraisal skills (e.g. NPV, whole-life costing) • Experience in procurement and contract management • Commercially aware, balancing cost, risk, and service quality • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements in social housing • Ability to manage risk and ensure compliance across assets • Experience of audit, assurance, and performance reporting