Interim Strategic Asset Investment Manager

Your new company Hays are delighted to be supporting our West Midlands-based Housing Association client in recruiting an Interim Strategic Asset Investment Manager, to join their team while they recruit permanently into the role. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced asset management professional to play a pivotal role in shaping the immediate future of a substantial residential property portfolio. Working within the highly-regulated social housing environment, you will lead the strategic development of long-term investment programmes that ensure homes remain safe, compliant, sustainable and fit for the future. Our client is committed to delivering excellent resident outcomes through evidence-based decision-making, continuous improvement and investment strategies that balance compliance, sustainability, financial performance and customer experience.

Your new role As Strategic Asset Investment Manager you will be responsible for designing, developing and maintaining long-term capital investment programmes, using asset intelligence, stock condition data, compliance information and financial planning assumptions to drive strategic decision-making, as well as managing a small team for the period of your interim assignment. Your duties will include:

Leading strategic asset investment planning and capital programme development. Undertaking asset option appraisals, whole-life costing assessments and Net Present Value (NPV) modelling to support investment decisions. Providing professional advice on asset disposal, regeneration, redevelopment and stock rationalisation opportunities. Managing and developing asset intelligence systems, ensuring data accuracy and supporting informed investment decisions. Producing strategic reports, forecasts and recommendations for senior leadership teams and board-level stakeholders. Supporting compliance with housing and building safety legislation, including Decent Homes Standards, building safety requirements and wider regulatory frameworks. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role you will bring significant experience in strategic property asset management, capital investment planning and property portfolio management from within the social housing sector. You will require:

HND (Level 5) qualification or equivalent in Building Surveying, Asset Management, Construction, Property Management or a related discipline. Strong experience developing and delivering long-term asset investment programmes based on stock condition, compliance and performance data. Proven expertise in asset management systems, data analytics, lifecycle forecasting and investment modelling. Excellent understanding of social housing asset management, compliance obligations, building safety requirements and property legislation. Experience presenting strategic recommendations and investment proposals to senior leaders, boards or committees. This position is a Monday to Friday role, offering hybrid working flexibility.

What you'll get in return In return you will receive up to £400 per day (Umbrella, inside of IR35) in this assignment, with the expected contract duration set to be around 4 months.

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