Director of Asset Strategy and Investment – Apply4U Jobs – Huddersfield

We are Places for People Group, we’re a social enterprise that believes it’s more than just homes that make a community – it’s the people. That’s why we build homes and manage communities where everyone can thrive. 

We aren’t your typical company. We apply the same philosophy to our People as we do to our communities, ensuring our team is appreciated and supported. At Places for People, you’re more than just a number – you’re part of our cause.  

More about your role

We are looking for a Director of Asset Strategy & Investment, you will strategically lead on how we respond to the investment challenges faced by Housing Associations. You will determine how we deliver the greatest impact with the resources we have available, so we deliver safe decent homes and neighbourhoods, and excellent customer experience – contributing to our goal of changing our customers lives and creating healthy communities for our people to thrive in.

You will be responsible for prioritising and planning investment to improve the quality and performance of our social and affordable rented homes, whilst overseeing the project management and delivery of our capital investment programme.

This is an exciting time to join the team as we are moving through a period of transformation. You will play a pivotal role in our transformation, providing direction to system and data changes as well as delivering process and policy improvements.

For a full list of duties please download the attached JD.

More about you

We are looking for applicants who have a true passion for creating communities where our customer can thrive! You will be a ‘get things done’ person who can engage and influence colleagues at all levels. You will have prior experience in a similar level role and will be able to translate data and insight into clear plans

Strong Social Housing knowledge is essential, as is an awareness of current sector issues, challenges, and legislation. You will be a champion of new technologies and data,  and will understand how we can use these to better understand our places, homes and communities. 

More about you

We are looking for applicants who have a true passion for creating communities where our customer can thrive! You will be a ‘get things done’ person who can engage and influence colleagues at all levels.

You will be a natural and engaging people leader, with strong project, programme, contract, safety, cost and change management skills as well as extensive experience of successfully planning and implementing large scale planned works programmes. You will have in depth knowledge in social housing and have the ability to identify new opportunities to contribute to our growth. Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations, Health and Safety and risk management matters are essential for this role.

The benefits 

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you job security and all the challenge you could wish for. Here people can flourish, thrive, better themselves and work in fantastic communities with inspirational colleagues and customers.  

We know that there’s always more we can do to make you smile, that’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to help colleagues save money or make their lives a little bit easier which can include: 

• Annual bonus 
• Excellent holiday pay and sick pay 
• Company car
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension with matched contributions 
• Training 
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more. 

What’s next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.