At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse property performance and make data-driven recommendations to optimise asset value.
- Company: Join bpha, a forward-thinking housing association with a focus on community impact.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, flexible working options, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration across teams.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in housing while developing your analytical and strategic skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in asset management or related fields, strong analytical and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
£48,500 plus £2000 car allowance
Bedford and the surrounding areas
Permanent, Full Time
Please note: We are open to those looking for Part-Time or Flexible working.
bpha are looking for an analytical and commercially minded Asset Strategy Manager to support the delivery of our Asset Management Strategy. You will play a key role in assessing property performance, undertaking options appraisals, and making recommendations that optimise asset value, operational efficiency and customer outcomes. You will also support acquisitions, disposals, lease management and strategic decision-making across the portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse portfolio performance and provide data-driven recommendations to support asset strategy.
- Undertake options appraisals to inform investment, redevelopment, retention and disposal decisions.
- Lead on small to medium-scale asset decisions in line with delegated authority levels.
- Support property and land acquisition and disposal activities, including business case preparation.
- Manage commercial leases and partnerships, maximising value while mitigating risk.
- Collaborate with teams across Housing, Investment, Regeneration, Sustainability, Sales and Finance to ensure informed asset decisions.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with external stakeholders including agents, valuers, developers and tenants.
- Maintain and develop asset performance data and reporting to support strategic decision-making.
Person Specification
- Experience within asset management, property strategy, social housing or a related property environment.
- Strong analytical skills with experience in financial appraisals, portfolio analysis and asset performance assessment.
- Understanding of NPV, yield analysis and data-led decision-making.
- Experience managing stakeholder relationships and influencing decision-making.
- Knowledge of commercial leases and property-related contracts.
- Understanding of the housing association regulatory environment.
- Degree qualified or equivalent professional experience.
- ICS qualification or working towards professional accreditation.
Key Skills
- Strong commercial and analytical mindset.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to interpret complex property and financial data.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to balance commercial performance with social value outcomes.
Please Note: Early application is encouraged, as we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date if we receive a strong response from suitable candidates.
Strategic Asset Manager - Housing (Permanent) in Bedford employer: BPHA
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