Head of Asset Management

Goodman Masson are currently working with a social housing organisation in London to recruit for an interim Head of Asset Management.

Rate - £500 a day INSIDE IR35 umbrella

As Head of Asset Management, you'll play a critical role in shaping asset strategies, managing acquisitions, optimising performance, and ensuring compliance across a diverse residential property portfolio. Reporting into the Investment Director, you'll also collaborate closely with senior leadership and key internal and external stakeholders to deliver best-in-class housing services.

You'll lead a team responsible for the end-to-end asset lifecycle-from identifying acquisition opportunities to driving improvements in repairs, compliance, and resident satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of asset management and acquisition strategies.
• Oversee repairs and maintenance performance, working with contractors to drive quality and value.
• Ensure the asset portfolio complies with legal and safety standards.
• Monitor KPIs and performance data, identify risks, and drive service improvements.
• Provide strong commercial insight through feasibility analysis, financial modelling, and business case development.
• Manage third-party providers, legal processes, and consultant performance.
• Collaborate across departments to align portfolio growth with strategic objectives.
• Inspire, develop, and manage a high-performing asset management team.

About You

You'll bring a commercial mindset and strong leadership credentials, with the ability to turn strategy into action and champion innovation across asset management functions.

Essential experience and attributes:

• Extensive experience in asset management, ideally in the residential housing or property sector.
• Strong background in acquisitions, performance analysis, compliance, and property renovations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams and drive high performance.
• Skilled in financial analysis, risk assessment, and contract management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and leadership skills.
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, compliance, and housing sector trends.

Desirable:

• Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., RICS, CIOB).
• Knowledge of managing repairs contracts and working with local authority stakeholders.

If this role is of interest, please email over your CV to

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