Strategic Asset Manager in Braintree

Salary: £60,528 per annum + £2,200 car allowance

Working Pattern: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37

Closing Date: Fri 18 Sep 2026 - 10:59 PM

Eastlight’s current agency PSL is at capacity, so we will not be able to consider candidate applications introduced by agencies outside of our selected suppliers.

Who We Are

Eastlight Community Homes is proud to be the largest community gateway social housing provider in the country. Together with our residents and communities, we create safe, affordable homes and neighbourhoods that people are proud to live in.

The Role

We're looking for a Strategic Asset Manager to join us on a permanent, full-time basis, to lead the development of our asset management strategy, systems, and investment programmes. This is a key role responsible for ensuring our asset data is robust, reliable, and fit for purpose, enabling effective business planning and helping us meet regulatory and legislative requirements.

What you'll be doing

• Leading the development and management of our 30-year Asset Plan.
• Driving asset performance through data analysis, financial modelling, and active asset management.
• Managing key asset management systems, including Keystone, ASAP, and GIS platforms.
• Identifying opportunities to maximise asset value through investment, regeneration, remodelling, or disposal.
• Leading on stock rationalisation, land and non-housing asset strategies, and options appraisals.
• Supporting innovation through digital infrastructure and smart technology initiatives.
• Providing strategic recommendations and presenting insights to senior leadership and Board members.

What we're looking for

• Significant experience in social housing asset management and business planning.
• Strong knowledge of asset databases, investment planning, and portfolio performance analysis.
• Excellent analytical skills with experience interpreting complex data and producing strategic reports.
• Understanding of financial planning, risk management, and property performance modelling.
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills.
• Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience, with a property-related qualification desirable.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our homes and communities, driving investment decisions that make a real difference to customers while supporting sustainability, asset performance, and long-term value.

Benefits and Compensation

To demonstrate our commitment to you, we have developed a sector leading total rewards package:

• £60,528 per annum
• £2,200 car allowance per annum
• Permanent, full-time
• Group stakeholder pension plan (Eastlight will double, up to 5% of the employee’s contribution - Employee 5% + Eastlight 10% = Total 15%)
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual wellbeing grant of £200 per annum – Subject to eligibility
• Trailblazing family leave (Maternity, Paternity and Adoption – 12 weeks full pay/6 weeks half pay) – Subject to eligibility
• Formal qualifications and paid professional membership

Eastlight Community Homes is a disability confident leader and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse culture, which is why we encourage applications from everyone. If you require any support with the application process, please contact recruitment@eastlighthomes.co.uk

Eastlight Community Homes are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship.

Closing Date: 18 September 2026 at 23:59pm

Interview Date: Interviews are due to take place at our Braintree hub week beginning 28 September 2026

We reserve the right to close or withdraw this vacancy earlier than advertised should we receive a sufficient number of applications.