Director of Assets and Compliance in Shipley

A rare and exciting opportunity has become available at Incommunities for a Director of Assets and Compliance. This role sits within our Development and Property Directorate reporting to the Executive Director. The purpose of the role is to lead the development and delivery of the Strategic Asset Management Plan, ensuring that investment, compliance, building safety, sustainability and stock decisions are affordable, evidence-based and aligned with the business plan, regulatory requirements and customer outcomes.

As Director of Assets and Compliance, you will be an inspiring leader who shapes our culture, performance and capability across all asset-related functions, ensuring teams are motivated, structured effectively and aligned with organisational goals.

About us: We are a social housing landlord and one of the largest housing providers in the region with over 22,000 social and affordable homes, mainly in the Bradford district. We employ a talented workforce of nearly 1,000 people. In 2024, we launched our five-year Corporate Strategy, which runs to 2029. Our purpose is to provide high-quality homes, services, and support to our customers, so we have collaborated with colleagues and customers to find out what is important to them. Our customers sit at the heart of what we do, and our colleagues are the people who will help us achieve our vision, which is to create the best customer experience to improve everyday lives. This position will be central to developing strategy and enabling change across the Property and Assets directorate and wider organisation.

Duties: This is a key role within the Asset Directorate, and we are looking for an inspiring and focused leader who can provide strong leadership, energy and focused performance across all asset functions.

• Own the strategic planning, delivery and performance of capital investment, compliance and sustainability programmes, including budget management, forecasting, value for money, grant-funded delivery and clear reporting to the Executive, Board and relevant committees.
• Ensure robust assurance across all landlord health and safety responsibilities and property compliance areas, including fire, gas, electrical safety, asbestos, water hygiene, lifts, damp and mould, building safety and high-rise and higher-risk building obligations.
• Lead the use of asset data, stock condition intelligence, option appraisal and investment modelling to inform long-term decisions on investment, disposal, remodelling, regeneration and sustainability.
• Establish strong commercial and contract management arrangements for investment, compliance and specialist work, ensuring contractors and partners deliver quality, cost, safety, customer and performance outcomes.
• Ensure our customers’ views are at the centre of our strategies, improvements and contributing to our Board committees and resident involvement forums.
• Lead and implement Incommunities’ asset sustainability and decarbonisation strategy, ensuring delivery of net zero ambitions and maximising external funding opportunities.

Requirements: We are looking for individuals with extensive experience, knowledge and understanding in asset management, property, and building safety compliance. Other experience we are looking for includes:

• Experience of leading customer-facing property functions and developing asset management and sustainability strategies, delivery plans and strategic plans.
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop a large and essential team whose success has a positive impact across the wider business.
• Understanding and/or experience of leading or working closely with an in-house repairs team and contractors to improve service delivery and the overall customer experience.
• Have a passion for inspiring change and promoting an excellent customer ethos.
• Ability to provide clarity and focus to teams so they know what they need to do and understand the role they play.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to use data to inform decisions.
• Experience of managing complex change projects and business transformation.

2 - 3 days per week onsite (BD17 7BN). Right to Work in the UK - Visa sponsorship is not available. A basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check will be required for the successful candidate as part of the pre-employment process - Criminal Conviction Checks.

Benefits: Salary of £109,518 per year, Social Housing Pension Scheme with up-to 10% employer contribution, 29 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays, Option to buy and sell annual leave, Our Hub: our wellbeing and benefits site, with exclusive access to discounts and savings (at over 800 retailers), Corporate health scheme membership, Agile and hybrid working, Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to work scheme, Local gym membership discounts, A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support.

Join Our Team! We’re looking for great people to join us! At Incommunities, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and supported. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences—because we know that diverse perspectives make us stronger. Based in Bradford, a city known for its rich cultural diversity, we serve vibrant communities. As a social housing provider, we’re passionate about making a real difference by providing safe, affordable homes and improving lives.

Our recruitment process is designed to support you every step of the way. If you need any adjustments or assistance, just let us know. We’re proud to be a Mindful Employer, committed to mental health and wellbeing. We also hold the ‘Committed’ Menopause Friendly Accreditation, recognising the importance of support in the workplace.

Apply early! We review applications as they come in and may close the advert before the deadline. Ready to make an impact? Come work with us!