Fraser Edwards Recruitment is working in partnership with a social housing client in South East London to recruit an experienced Asset Data Manager to provide strategic leadership across asset data, stock condition, investment planning and asset performance.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced asset management professional to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a social housing portfolio. The role will ensure that investment decisions are informed by accurate data, deliver value for money and ultimately improve the quality of homes and the experience of residents.

The Role

The successful candidate will lead the Asset Data Team, taking responsibility for ensuring that robust asset information underpins the organisation's long-term investment strategy.

A key focus will be leading the development of five-year investment plans, using the organisation's 30-year asset management plan to inform priorities, identify investment requirements and ensure the long-term viability and performance of the housing stock.

Working closely with senior stakeholders across asset management, repairs, housing, finance and customer experience, the postholder will drive continuous improvement, maximise the use of resources and ensure that residents remain at the heart of asset management decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership, direction and management to the Asset Data Team, developing a high-performing and customer-focused culture.
• Lead the development and delivery of five-year investment plans, ensuring alignment with stock condition data, financial resources and wider strategic objectives.
• Oversee the effective use of the 30-year asset management plan, translating long-term priorities into deliverable annual investment programmes.
• Undertake detailed analysis of stock performance, asset viability and property condition, identifying opportunities for intervention, improvement or disinvestment.
• Lead on stock condition surveys, data validation and the ongoing maintenance of accurate asset information.
• Analyse responsive repairs and voids trends to identify opportunities to reduce demand, improve efficiency and deliver cost savings.
• Lead the preparation, management and monitoring of Housing Revenue Account (HRA) capital investment budgets and business plans.
• Ensure effective financial planning, forecasting and cost control across capital and revenue programmes.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, residents, senior stakeholders, consultants and contractors to support successful programme delivery.
• Drive improvements in resident satisfaction, customer engagement and service delivery.
• Manage consultant and contractor performance, ensuring value for money and compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain robust asset management policies, procedures and performance management frameworks.
• Prepare strategic reports and briefings and represent the service at senior management level and stakeholder meetings.
• Deputise for the Head of Strategic Asset Management when required.

About the Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a strategic and commercially aware asset management professional with a strong background in social housing property and asset management.

The role requires the ability to interpret complex asset data, translate information into effective investment strategies and lead teams to deliver measurable improvements in property performance and resident outcomes.

The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate:

• Significant experience in strategic asset management within a social housing environment.
• Strong knowledge of stock condition surveys, asset data management and investment planning.
• Experience developing and managing multi-year capital investment programmes and HRA budgets.
• A proven ability to analyse asset performance, financial viability and property condition data.
• Strong financial management skills, including budget preparation, forecasting and expenditure monitoring.
• Experience managing consultants, contractors and external partners.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A strong understanding of relevant housing legislation, statutory compliance and regulatory requirements.
• A commitment to improving resident satisfaction, service quality and value for money.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced asset management professional to take ownership of a strategically important function, influence significant investment decisions and help shape the long-term future of a social housing portfolio.

The position offers the opportunity to work alongside senior stakeholders, lead service improvements and ensure that high-quality asset information drives better outcomes for residents and the organisation.

Apply Now

Experienced Asset Management professionals seeking their next senior leadership opportunity within social housing are encouraged to apply today.