Job Description
We are Places for People Group, we're a social enterprise that believes it's more than just homes that make a community - it's people. That's why we build homes and manage communities where everyone can thrive.
But we aren't your typical company. We apply the same philosophy to our People as we do to our communities, ensuring our team is appreciated and supported. At Places for People, you're more than just a number - you're a part of our cause.
More about your role
Putting people first is at the heart of the Places for People approach. Whether it's a colleague, customer, or client we want everyone to have a great experience.
As Head of Strategic Asset Management you will work in partnership with the wider business to develop and drive positive practice in asset management across the Places for People portfolio.
You will lead the development of investment programmes to balance immediate and strategic investment needs, in a strategic asset management plan, to drive operational efficiency and value for money.
You will work in partnership with Planned Investment, Repairs and Housing Management teams to ensure programmes deliver tangible outcomes to customers and the business.
For a full list of duties please download the attached Job Description
More about you
You will have experience working in a strategic role in a property/real estate environment. This will include proven knowledge and experience developing asset investment plans and programmes, to deliver targeted improvements to asset portfolios. This will be based on a clear awareness of statutory and regulatory requirements in a social housing context with the skills to monitor and report effectively.
You will possess a clear commitment and awareness of data management principles with experiencing developing on-site and desktop exercises to improve the quality and completeness of data sets.
You will be a skilled communicator with a proven ability to develop key relationships and manage internal and external stakeholder relationships, utilising feedback to effectively shape strategic and operational outcomes. You will have sound understanding of key financial principals, including budget management, fixed asset accounting and lifecycle costing analysis, and experience using these principles to deliver effective asset management outcomes.
The benefits
We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.
We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:
- Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
- Excellent holiday package – up to 36 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
- Training and development
- Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.