Head of Asset Strategy

We are looking for a Head of Asset Strategy to take the lead in shaping how we manage and invest in our homes. Driving the Active Asset Management Strategy and our Yorkshire Housing Homes Standard, this role ensures our existing homes are future-proofed through smart planning and top-quality data.

Working closely with the Director of Assets & Sustainability, you’ll oversee key areas like surveying, programme planning, financial forecasting, and , leading teams to make sure our homes stay efficient, sustainable, and ready for whatever comes next.

We believe work is something you do, not somewhere you go so if you want to work for a company who are truly flexible and where you are valued then this could be the role for you!

What we’re all about
You might think of Yorkshire Housing as ‘just’ a housing provider, but we’re so much more than that. Yes, we own and manage nearly 20,000 homes (and counting) across Yorkshire and make it possible for current and future customers to have a place they’re proud to call home, but we’re also all about making a positive difference in people’s lives.

We’ve got big plans to overhaul the traditional customer service offer, build new homes that are truly future-proof and empower our people through flexibility and freedom to do their best work.

Our investment in technology is a key pillar of our strategy and our change team are working on exciting, complex and ambitious programmes to deliver a pre-emptive customer experience – who wouldn’t want to be a part of that?

What will you be doing?
As our Head of Asset Strategy you’ll be leading our approach to asset management, overseeing key areas including programme planning, asset intelligence, and sustainability. As part of the Assets & Sustainability Leadership Team, you’ll provide clear direction, foster innovation, and ensure investment decisions are backed by robust data.

You’ll drive the delivery of Yorkshire Housing’s Asset Management Strategy, shaping future plans and implementing smart technology to enhance our portfolio. Managing a £10m+ budget, you’ll oversee capital investment, ensuring our homes meet the Decent Homes Standard and support our Roadmap to Net Zero.

Reporting into the Director of Assets & Sustainability and leading a team, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring our homes remain efficient, sustainable, and future-proof. This is an agile homeworking role, but travel across Yorkshire (God’s own country!) will be required as and when the business needs.

Leading a data-driven team, you’ll develop asset intelligence reports, guide investment strategies, and work closely with senior stakeholders to maintain a sustainable, customer-focused housing portfolio. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you!  There’s much more detail on the role that you can read about in the Role Profile.

Who are we looking for?
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring strategic leadership experience in asset management within a large property portfolio. You’ll have a track record of successfully managing asset stock and investment programs of similar value and scope, as well as overseeing and monitoring significant capital budgets. Strong stakeholder engagement skills are essential, as you’ll work closely with senior leaders to shape policies and procedures, ensuring our asset strategy remains forward-thinking and impactful.

We’re also looking for knowledge and experience in the following areas:

Undertaking analysis of data and formulating strategy on housing stock

Managing a team in the planning or delivery of capital investment or retrofit

Working with Housing Sector Asset Management systems alongside an understanding of a number of underlying asset management principles

Delivering excellent customer service including an ability to deal with difficult customers well

Maintaining and developing successful relationships with internal and external partners.

Knowledge of asset management standards such as ISO 55001, legislation and regulatory framework

We’re also looking for people who bring:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

The ability to communicate effectively in written format; producing reports to Directors or the Executive team as required

An analytical and methodical approach and the ability to work with large volumes of information and complex data

An ability to identify opportunities for positive change and deliver improvements

Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for business purposes.

What’s in it for you… 
This a full-time permanent role with a salary of £79,298.84 per annum, for a 35 hour week plus 26 days annual leave (rising annually to 31 days) plus Bank Holidays.

We offer a reward package to suit everyone. At YH, you can claim back for prescriptions, eye tests and more with our cash plan, make the most of a variety of retail discounts and take advantage of our pension scheme where we’ll match your contributions up to 9%, just to name a few.

Our people’s health and wellbeing are one of our top priorities, and you can make the most of our readily available wellbeing support package. This includes access to a library of free fitness classes, as well as an instant My GP service and free counselling sessions with a trained professional.

Find out more about our employment perks here!

 Now you’re really interested?
At YH, we’re actively building a working environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse, where everyone can contribute their best work and be themselves. We believe difference is what makes us stronger and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting communities we serve, so we welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds for this role.

We know that not all candidates will meet every single requirement. If you’re experience looks a little different from what we’re looking for and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you so please apply!

If you require any additional support with your application, or have any further questions please contact our fab recruitment team via email at recruitment@yorkshirehousing.co.uk

The fine print  
The closing date for applications will be 22^nd June 2025, but we might close it early if we get lots of great candidates, so don’t hang around.

Interviews are expected to take place on 1^st/2^nd July 2025.