Head of Property in Blackheath

Salary: £75,000 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Location: Hybrid working with a strong Black Country focus

Lead safer homes, stronger services – and see the impact of your decisions. At BCHG, our homes are more than assets – they’re places where people feel safe, secure and proud to live. With around 2,200 homes across the Black Country and Birmingham, our scale means you can truly understand your stock, influence decisions and see the difference your work makes.

We’re now looking for an experienced, values-led Head of Property to lead our property, compliance and asset services – and play a key role in shaping the future of our homes. This is a senior leadership role with real scope, you’ll have accountability for building safety, repairs, investment and performance, alongside the opportunity to influence strategy, culture and long-term outcomes.

Why BCHG?

• We manage around 2,200 homes locally, meaning our stock is geographically close, well understood and easier to manage effectively.
• You’ll have real influence over both strategy and delivery – without layers of decision-making slowing you down.
• Our compliance foundations are strong, with building safety a clear organisational priority under our Quality Homes strategy.
• You’ll work closely with the Executive Team and Board, providing assurance and shaping key decisions.
• Our size means you can get your arms around the full service – from data and stock condition through to delivery and resident experience.
• You’ll be joining us at a key moment as we deliver BCHG 2030, with a clear focus on quality homes, sustainability and data-led decision making.

About the role

As Head of Property, you’ll provide strategic and operational leadership across compliance, repairs, asset management and investment. You’ll ensure our homes are safe, compliant, well maintained and resident focused – while delivering strong performance, value for money and long-term sustainability.

You’ll:

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team across compliance, repairs, asset management and investment.
• Take full accountability for building safety, statutory compliance and regulatory assurance.
• Oversee responsive, planned and void repairs, improving quality, communication and first-time fix rates.
• Shape and deliver long-term investment decisions using stock condition, performance and financial data.
• Manage budgets, performance, risk and value for money across the service.
• Lead, develop and performance manage your senior team.
• Provide assurance to Executive Team and Board, and influence wider organisational strategy.
• Embed a strong resident-first and compliance culture across property services.

This is a role for someone comfortable operating at both strategic and operational level, balancing safety, service quality and financial sustainability.

About you

We’re keen to hear from leaders who:

• Bring significant senior experience in property services within social housing, including repairs, compliance and asset management.
• Have strong knowledge of building safety, statutory compliance and housing regulation, including the Building Safety Act.
• Are confident leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing managers across complex services.
• Can demonstrate clear accountability, strong judgement and the ability to drive performance.
• Are financially astute, with experience managing budgets and delivering value for money.
• Lead in line with values – inclusive, resident-focused and collaborative, while confident to challenge where needed.
• Build strong relationships with residents, colleagues, contractors, regulators and partners.

You’ll hold a relevant qualification (or equivalent experience) in property, construction or housing, and be willing to continue your professional development.

Our rewards

• Competitive pay, externally benchmarked.
• Flexible pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution.
• 28 days annual leave, plus an extra day at Christmas.
• Option to buy or sell up to one week’s leave each year.
• Hybrid and agile working arrangements.
• Enhanced sick pay, maternity and paternity pay.
• Health cash plan and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Funded professional qualifications, membership fees and leadership development.
• Wellbeing days, volunteering time and a wide range of colleague recognition schemes.

Ready to lead with impact?

If you’re an experienced property leader who wants to combine building safety, service delivery, leadership and social impact; and you’re ready to take accountability for services that really matter, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date: Wednesday 22nd July 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 27th July 2026 at BCHG Head Office

*Please note that we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the stated closing date where we receive a high volume of applications.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we continuously strive to create a more inclusive workplace. We are proud to promote equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds, including those of different ages, disabilities, genders, sexual orientations, races, religions, and marital statuses. Reasonable adjustments will be made available if required during the interview process.

If you have any questions about this vacancy, or require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please get in touch with our HR team who will be happy to assist.