Head of Asset Management

Head of Asset Management
3-6-month contract | Immediate start
£600 per day (negotiable DoE)
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)
North East Location – Hybrid working (flexible) 

CVs are being reviewed immediately, with interviews taking place week commencing 24th June. 

Are you ready to step into a high-impact leadership role where you will shape the future of a large-scale housing portfolio? As Head of Asset Management, you will report directly into the Director and take ownership of strategic asset planning, compliance, and investment delivery. You will lead transformation across the service, driving innovation, embedding best practice, and ensuring assets deliver long-term value for residents. This is a unique opportunity for a Head of Asset Management to influence a full asset lifecycle – from development through to maintenance and regeneration – while building a forward-thinking, high-performing function. 

Your role as Head of Asset Management: 

• Lead strategic asset management, covering development, investment, and responsive & planned maintenance
• Develop and implement a robust 30-year asset strategy, aligned to financial and compliance frameworks
• Establish building safety and viability methodologies following SCS and compartmentalisation reviews
• Create a compliant and detailed asset register, aligned to regulatory expectations and best practice
• Drive service transformation, including smart component replacement and decency programme delivery 

Your experience as Head of Asset Management: 

• Proven senior leadership experience across large-scale housing asset portfolios, ideally within social housing
• Strong background in capital investment, repairs, and maintenance programmes
• Demonstrated success in change management and service improvement at organisational level
• Deep understanding of regulatory compliance, building safety, and asset governance
• Track record of developing teams and embedding skills transfer within services 

This Head of Asset Management role offers flexibility on both rate and working arrangements, giving you the autonomy to deliver meaningful outcomes while balancing your commitments. You will play a key role in shaping the future direction of asset management, leaving a lasting legacy within a progressive and ambitious environment. 

If you’re an experienced Head of Asset Management ready to take on a strategic, delivery-focused contract with immediate impact, now is the time to act. 

If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who this may be of interest to, please Sarah Williams or George Batson 0117 3137110 or apply today. 

(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact).

Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.

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