Senior Manager - Property Investment & Planning in Blackburn

We're looking for an experienced Senior Manager - Property Investment & Planning to play a key leadership role within our Asset Management team.

This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced property, asset management or investment professional to help shape and deliver our Asset Management and Net Zero strategies, whilst leading significant investment programmes across our housing stock.

You'll combine strategic thinking with strong programme and people management, overseeing investment activity, budgets, procurement, surveying, asset data and performance. You'll work closely with senior leaders, Boards, colleagues, statutory bodies and external partners to make sure our investment programmes are well planned, well governed and deliver measurable outcomes.

With responsibility for managing and reporting on delivery programmes of up to £80 million per annum, this is a role where your expertise, leadership and ability to turn complex information into effective investment decisions will make a real difference.

Together Housing Group:We are one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 38,000 homes across the North of England. We are a non-profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities.

Diversity & Inclusion: As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Further information can be found at this link - Equality and diversity - Together Housing Group

Requirements

Outline of Key Responsibilities in the role....

• Lead the development and delivery of major investment and Net Zero programmes across the Group's housing stock.
• Develop short, medium and long-term investment plans, managing programmes, budgets, procurement and performance.
• Oversee stock condition, surveying and asset data to support robust investment planning and evidence-based decision-making.
• Lead the analysis and reporting of asset and energy data, using systems such as data warehouses and Power BI to provide meaningful insight.
• Work with internal teams, statutory bodies, local authorities and external partners to ensure programmes are compliant, well governed and deliver value for money.
• Support externally funded programmes and ensure all funding and regulatory requirements are met.
• Identify opportunities to introduce new technologies and ways of working to improve investment performance and drive innovation.
• Provide technical leadership, advice and guidance across the Investment team.
• Lead, motivate and develop professional teams, creating a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Represent the Group at sector, stakeholder and partner forums on investment-related matters.

We're looking for someone who has...

• Proven experience leading planned investment, cyclical and responsive programmes within a social housing environment.
• Experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects and delivering clear, measurable outcomes.
• Demonstrable experience of stock condition and surveying activity within social housing.
• Experience managing investment programme budgets, procurement and financial performance.
• Strong experience using asset data, performance information and analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience working with senior leaders, statutory bodies and external partners.
• Strong knowledge of the social housing and asset management environment, including investment, Net Zero, construction, compliance and health and safety.
• Excellent analytical, numerical, written and communication skills, with the ability to turn complex information into clear recommendations.
• Strong project management, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience contributing to strategies, policies, business plans or investment programmes through research and strategic thinking.
• A Level 4 qualification in Construction, Property or a related discipline, such as HNC/HND, BTEC or equivalent.
• A Level 5 management qualification is desirable, alongside evidence of continuous professional development.
• A full driving licence and willingness to provide a vehicle for work purposes.

Benefits

In return, we are offering the successful candidate in the role...

• Starting salary: £68,690 per annum
• 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 over 5 years' service) + bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• You will be required to attend other offices for meetings - Halifax, Wakefield, or Blackburn Office.
• A flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies
• You will be working 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Working arrangements are flexible in line with our Smart working culture
• Wide range of professional, and personal development training opportunities
• Attractive pension scheme
• A range of financial, health and lifestyle benefits including cycle to work, vehicle leasing and financial advice
• We have a range of staff support networks, including menopause, culturally diverse, LGBTQ+ and disability.
• To view the full range of our benefits click on the Employee Benefits Link