Strategic Property and Sustainability Manager

Strategic Property & Sustainability Manager

Location:

Stoke-on-Trent (Hybrid working) Day Rate: £400-£500 per day (Depending on experience) Full-time hours
- Monday
- Friday
- The client would consider 4 days Overview of the Strategic Property & Sustainability Manager position Sellick Partnership is assisting a housing association who are looking for an experienced Strategic Property & Sustainability Manager to lead the delivery of the Group's strategic approach to property and asset management, supporting the objectives of our Asset Management Strategy. This is a key management role with responsibility for ensuring our property portfolio is effectively managed, financially sustainable, compliant and aligned with the Group's wider strategic objectives.

You will lead on strategic property projects, asset management initiatives, sustainability activity and portfolio decisions, while providing expert advice to senior leaders and building strong relationships with customers, partners, regulators and funding organisations. Key responsibilities of the Strategic Property & Sustainability Manager position will include Lead and deliver strategic property and asset management projects using industry best practice. Manage leasehold and shared ownership matters, including customer enquiries, staircasing, Right to Acquire sales and extra care buy-backs.

Lead processes relating to the acquisition, disposal and rationalisation of the Group's property portfolio. Provide expert advice and guidance to senior managers, members and colleagues on strategic property and asset management matters. Deliver the Group's Sustainability Plan, including overseeing activity relating to EPC data collection and asset performance. Liaise with Homes England regarding applications for recycled grant funding. Complete relevant regulatory returns and ensure accurate and timely reporting.

Support the development and implementation of property-related policies and procedures. Identify opportunities to improve performance, efficiency and value for money across the Group's property assets. Leadership & Management. As a manager within the Group, you will play an important role in supporting strategic goals and creating a high-performing, collaborative culture. As Strategic Property & Sustainability Manager, you will be expected to Support the Head of Growth and wider leadership team in delivering strategic objectives.

Demonstrate and embed the Group's values through your leadership and decision-making. Lead, motivate and develop colleagues, adopting a positive coaching approach. Promote effective teamwork and remove organisational silos. Allocate resources effectively and ensure value for money. Encourage a culture of continuous improvement and high performance. Ensure the Group operates to high professional, ethical and regulatory standards. Maintain compliance with relevant legislative, regulatory, constitutional and financial requirements.

External Relationships You will develop and maintain effective relationships with a range of external stakeholders, including:
Homes England and other funding bodies Local authorities Registered providers and housing organisations Regulators Professional and industry networks Other strategic partners and organisations You will represent the Group professionally and help strengthen its reputation and relationships locally, regionally and nationally. Experience required for the Strategic Property & Sustainability Manager position will include We are looking for an experienced property or asset management professional who can operate confidently at a strategic level and bring strong knowledge of the housing sector.

You will ideally have:
Strong knowledge and understanding of strategic property and asset management. Significant experience working within a housing, development or property environment. Experience delivering strategic projects and developing or implementing policies. Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to work accurately and effectively under pressure. A proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver against deadlines. Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to communicate complex or challenging information to senior stakeholders.

How to apply

for the Strategic Property & Sustainability Manager position If you feel well-suited to the Strategic Property & Sustainability Manager position and have the required experience listed above, please apply within. Alternatively, if you would like any further information, you can contact Josh Meek in the Sellick Partnership Derby office who will be more than happy to set up a confidential chat.

Closing date: 23:59pm on Wednesday 16 September 2026 Synonyms:
Property Asset Manager, Housing Asset Manager, Property Portfolio Manager, Strategic Asset Manager, Strategic Housing Manager, Property Sustainability Manager Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support…