Head of Programme and Asset Grading

We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Head of Programme & Asset Grading to play a pivotal role in delivering our Strategic Asset Management (SAM) strategy. This is a unique opportunity to influence the long‑term future of our housing portfolio.

As Head of Programme & Asset Grading, you will lead a team responsible for analysing, reporting and driving insight across our strategic asset management programme. Working closely with a range of stakeholders, you will lead the reporting, analysis and delivery oversight of our strategic asset management programme.

• Leading the reporting and analysis of the Strategic Asset Management strategy and programme.
• Managing and developing the asset grading model to support investment and disposals decision‑making.
• Producing forecasts and cash flow projections based on anticipated disposals and portfolio performance.
• Providing detailed programme analysis to assess the effectiveness of the SAM strategy, including stock condition improvements, liabilities reduction and one‑for‑one replacement outcomes.
• Working closely with the Head of Disposals to support the execution and delivery of disposal programmes across multiple asset types.
• Collaborating with Finance teams to support business planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting.
• Delivering high‑quality, insightful reporting and visualisations for senior leaders, boards and committees.
• Leading programme governance activities, ensuring risks, dependencies and opportunities are identified, managed and escalated appropriately.
• Maintaining and enhancing systems, models and datasets to ensure robust, accurate and reliable information.
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, including consultants, valuers, agents and sector peers.

• MRICS qualified (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors).
• Significant experience in property transactions and asset management.
• Strong understanding of commercial property and portfolio performance.
• Experience producing strategic analysis, reporting and business insights.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills.
• Experience leading teams and delivering complex programmes.
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to turn data into meaningful business intelligence.
• Understanding of risk management and portfolio decision‑making.
• Experience managing budgets and financial performance.
• Knowledge of development funding models.
• Understanding of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements, including landlord and tenant matters, property transactions and commercial asset management.

Asset management, asset grading, MRICS, commercial property, analysis, cost, planning, disposals.

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