Senior Investment & Services Manager in Birmingham

About Trident Group

Trident Group is a long‑established social housing and care provider, supporting people and communities across the Midlands. The Group delivers homes, support and opportunities for thousands of residents and service users across 3,500 homes, putting people and communities firmly at the heart of everything it does. With over 62 years of service and a strong social mission, Trident Group continues to evolve, strengthening governance, improving data quality and modernising the organisation to deliver higher‑quality, customer‑centred services.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and forward‑thinking Senior Manager to join our Asset Management. You will be positive and solution‑focused in everything you do to deliver outstanding services. This role will be responsible for developing and implementing the Asset Management Strategy, and for overseeing the delivery of cost‑effective approaches to managing our assets and ensuring the safety of our properties. This exciting opportunity will lead on delivering the organisation’s investment and compliance programmes, ensuring that Trident meets its legislative and regulatory requirements relating to the safety and quality of our homes.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide clear, inspirational leadership to the Asset Investment team, ensuring effective management of people, resources and services.
• Lead the maintenance, investment and performance management of the organisation’s assets, ensuring full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the provision of high‑quality data, analysis and innovative approaches to support strategic planning and informed decision‑making.
• Prepare and present high‑quality management reports and KPIs to the Executive Team, Board and relevant Committees.
• Be accountable for setting, managing and controlling Property Services budgets and overall financial performance.
• Lead the development and delivery of the 30‑year stock investment programme, ensuring long‑term sustainability and appropriate financial planning.
• Develop and implement environmental and energy appraisal systems, with clear strategies to achieve SAP C by 2030 and net‑zero carbon by 2050.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in producing and delivering asset management strategies, with a comprehensive understanding of component cycles and the development of 30‑year investment programmes.
• Experience and expertise in preparing and presenting Executive‑level reports relating to asset management and compliance.
• A track record of managing significant budgets and developing long‑term financial investment forecasts, cost modelling, and asset appraisals across a portfolio.
• The ability to analyse data effectively to inform investment decisions, maintain asset compliance, and manage organisational performance.
• Comprehensive knowledge of building legislation, standards, and best practice within the Social Housing sector.
• A proven track record of delivering large procurement projects and overseeing contractor performance across an organisation.
• A degree or professional qualification in a related subject, along with membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. CIOB, RICS).

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a purpose‑driven organisation with a strong social mission.
• Play a key role in a major transformation that will shape the future of Trident Group.
• Work in support of, and alongside teams dedicated to improving the lives of thousands of residents and service users across the Midlands.
• Although our services are place based, we are beginning our agile working journey and developing a highly collaborative culture with opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Join a forward‑thinking organisation that encourages accountability and values innovation and creativity.

The benefits:

• 34 days annual leave, plus the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
• A day off for your birthday.
• 4 days off when you move home.
• Life assurance (3 x salary).
• Employee Assistance programme & wellbeing programme.
• Flexible Working options.
• Learning – Development opportunities.

We celebrate Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and as a trauma informed organisation we are continually striving to build a community where everyone feels valued, respected and equally guided by our beacon of hope. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we have committed to:

• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.
• Communicating and promoting vacancies.
• Offering an interview to disabled people.
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required.
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.
• At least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people.

How to apply?

If you think this role is a good fit for you, click apply and upload your CV! All applicants must provide their right to work documentation at interview stage, such as a valid passport which will be verified to check your eligibility to work and live in the UK. As an organisation we do not offer visa sponsorships. Only applicants with existing right to work in the UK will be considered.