Assistant Director of Assets

Newent, Gloucestershire £80,000 per annum Full-time, Permanent Hybrid & Flexible Working

Everyone should have a warm, safe, and affordable home.

As Assistant Director of Assets, you will play a key role in helping us provide this for families in Gloucestershire and surrounding areas. You will lead the development and delivery of ambitious asset management and net zero strategies, ensuring tenants remain at the heart of all decisions.

You will act as the technical advisor for all things assets, including management, maintenance, energy improvement work, surveying, and compliance. You will support the Head of Assets and the Head of Compliance in delivering customer-focused services and developing a culture that values diversity and supports internal learning and development.

You will be a strong leader, able to inspire an inclusive, values-driven culture and ensure homes remain safe, warm, and high-quality. You will advocate for tenants, listening to their feedback and using this to shape asset management strategies.

• Experienced senior leader with a track record of managing multi-disciplined teams and external contractors.

• Skilled in strategic management of social housing, landlord compliance, capital works delivery, net zero, building safety, CDM, health and safety, and contract procurement.

• Proven ability to create and deliver ambitious strategic plans with measurable results.

• Strong strategic and analytical skills with a customer-focused approach.

• Ability to set clear direction and accountability for all areas of responsibility.

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, or equivalent experience.

• Relevant management qualification such as ILM, CMI, or similar (desirable).

• Evidence of continuous professional development.

• MRICS or MCIOB (desirable).

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use.

• NEBOSH or similar (desirable).

• Project management qualification (desirable).

• Salary: £80,000 per annum

• Full-time, permanent role

• Location: Newent, Gloucestershire, with hybrid and flexible working

• Competitive benefits package

Acorn by Synergie is managing recruitment for this role. To apply, please submit:

• An up-to-date CV

• A personal statement (max 500 words) highlighting why you want to join Two Rivers Housing and how you meet the requirements

Deadline for applications: Midnight on Sunday 23rd November.Interviews are scheduled for 4th and 10th December. Please contact our recruitment partners if you require adjustments for the process.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.