Head of Asset Management

Are you ready to take on a pivotal leadership role as Head of Asset Management?

As the Head of Asset Management at Freebridge Community Housing, you will deliver outstanding management across our property asset base - maximising efficiencies through planning and cost-effective delivery of planned cyclical and compliance work programmes. Ensuring the provision of high-quality, energy-efficient and safe homes, you will identify future needs and create solutions concerning building safety; asset maintenance; net zero carbon, works programming, customer expectations and financial viability.

About Freebridge Community Housing:

Our Freebridge Community Housing goal is to provide affordable, safe, and quality homes for current and future generations, for those who need a place to call home. Freebridge was set up in 2006, to receive the transfer of the Borough Council of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk’s housing stock. We now have over 7500 properties across west and north Norfolk, in addition to building new homes for social and affordable rent, and to support those who want to move into shared home ownership. We’ve had numerous achievements, including delivering our tenants' promises and bringing homes to the Decent Homes Standard, affording our customers a much better quality of living. At Freebridge, we live by our values: Belong, Own It, Think Customer, One Team One Purpose, and Be the Change.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing leadership across the organisation and developing high-performing teams
• Maintaining and interrogating high-quality data on our homes to inform intelligent investment.
• Ensuring the delivery of data-led asset investment programmes and projects
• Leading on policies and procedures relating to asset investment, minor works, asset compliance, health & safety, and electrical and mechanical works.
• Managing health and safety regimes to meet all legal requirements.
• Overseeing mechanical and electrical works, including compliance with asbestos, legionella, and LOLER regulations.
• Leading damp & mould services to ensure healthy homes for customers.
• Achieving carbon emission and energy performance targets and trialling new approaches to delivering low-carbon homes.
• Supporting the development and implementation of asset and compliance IT systems.
• Preparing and monitoring capital and revenue budgets

What we’re looking for:

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a leadership role within asset management or property services in the housing sector.
• Strong leadership with the ability to inspire teams and take decisive actions.
• Knowledge of statutory, regulatory, and best practice requirements for asset compliance, construction health & safety, mechanical and electrical works, fire risk and of risk assessment principles.
• Proven ability to manage and mobilise multiple contracts within a contract management framework.
• Ability to analyse complex data and produce detailed reports.
• Excellent communication skills, effective at building and maintaining strategic relationships
• NEBOSH general certificate in Occupational Health & Safety or IOSH Managing Safely Certificate
• Membership in CIOB or RICS.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in decarbonisation investment within social housing
• NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety & Risk Management or IOSH Fire Safety for Managers

What’s in it for you?

At Freebridge, we’re appreciative of our team and you can enjoy the following benefits from joining us, among many more:

• Generous Holiday Leave: Enjoy 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service.
• Exclusive Employee Discounts: Access amazing deals through our Reward Gateway.
• Comprehensive Leave Policies: Enjoy 6 months full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
• Health and Wellbeing Support: Access physio and counselling services, along with an employee assistance programme.
• Charitable Leave: One day per year to volunteer for a cause you care about.
• Discounted Gym Membership: Stay fit with discounted membership at Alive Leisure.
• Work-life Balance: Enjoy an early finish on a Friday to kick-start your weekend!
• Pension Scheme: A company contributory pension scheme with generous employer contributions

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity is key to our values and culture. We create a workplace where every voice is heard and respected, embracing diverse perspectives to drive innovation. Our inclusive environment empowers colleagues, ensuring equal opportunities for all. We don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. We’re happy to accommodate reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to enable you to perform your best.

Apply now to join our team and make a difference to lives across West and North Norfolk.