Head of Asset Management

Adecco's specialist Property Services Division are proud to have been commissioned to partner exclusively with Berneslai Homes to assist them in recruiting a permanent Head of Asset Management for their Property Services directorate on to work out of their offices located in Barnsley.

Job Purpose

Provide strategic leadership for Asset Management and Sustainability as a key member of the Senior Management Team.

Ensure Berneslai Homes' vision, priorities and values are actively promoted and delivered in collaboration with stakeholders and the Executive Management Team.

Duties

• Play a key role in the Senior Management Team to ensure that strategic and local objectives are achieved for the Property Services Directorate.
• Develop and implement data driven strategies, plans and policies to support the successful delivery of the organisation's Strategic Plan.
• Provide strong leadership to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of services within financial constraints whilst seeking best value for money.
• Lead on the strategic financial planning and management of the capital investment programme, medium term financial and business planning so that investment in homes, neighbourhoods and estates is based on sound intelligence (data) and understanding of customer needs and aspirations to ensure the on-going sustainability of communities.
• Lead on the development and delivery of the Asset Management and Sustainability strategies, including the organisations approach to performance management plans, retrofit, energy efficiency and active asset management.
• Lead on the Stock condition and Energy data management for the organisation, ensuring data accuracy and integrity is maintained within appropriate ICT systems and resources are maximised through statistical analysis, option appraisals, risk analysis and prioritisation for strategic and operational objectives.
• Lead on the strategic environmental and regeneration initiatives in order to provide quality neighbourhoods and sustainable communities.
• Responsible for the strategic design, direction and delivery of the Community Refurbishment Scheme to offer quality training and work experience opportunities and provide high quality external and environmental treatments to identified housing stock and estates.

Candidate Requirements

Qualifications & Certifications

• A relevant degree or equivalent level professional qualification
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Experience & Knowledge

• High level project management skills, including significant experience of managing and delivering large-scale, complex work programmes to budgets and timescales
• A comprehensive understanding of all aspects of housing stock maintenance and asset management as they affect social housing
• Knowledge of strategic housing regeneration issues in relation to neighbourhoods and the provision of sustainable communities
• Extensive management experience gained within a relevant local government, social housing or private sector
• An inspirational leader that leads by example to create a positive working environment that instils confidence and earns respect of staff and colleagues alike.
• Evidence of commitment to continuous professional development, including willingness to undertake training courses relevant to the post.
• Ability to lead, motivate and manage large scale multi-disciplinary teams in a challenging, changing environment.

Salary & Benefits

• £68,076 - £73,366
• 37 hour working week
• Up to 36 days leave, plus Bank Holidays
• 10.1% employer pension contributions
• Flexible and hybrid working policies
• Opportunity for your annual fees to be paid to one professional body.

Recruitment Timeline

• Final CV Submissions Sunday 9th November
• Preliminary interviews Monday 10th - Wednesday 12th November
• Applications Feedback Thursday 13th November
• On site Interview date Thursday 20th November
• Interview Feedback Friday 21st November

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