Head of Regeneration and Asset Optimisation

Karbon Homes is recruiting a fixed-term Head of Regeneration and Asset Optimisation for its Asset and Regeneration team, sitting on the Directorate Leadership Team. The holder leads regeneration, estate renewal, stock rationalisation, acquisitions and disposals, including statutory right-to-buy work, using financial modelling and business cases. It is a management-level post with regular travel and agile working, working alongside local authorities and Homes England.

RICS membership or equivalent professional standing, plus a full driving licence with vehicle access, decides fit.

• Lead the development and delivery of the regeneration and asset optimisation approach
• Identify portfolio opportunities using data and commercial insight, aligned to the business plan
• Oversee regeneration, redevelopment, estate renewal, stock rationalisation, acquisitions and disposals
• Oversee feasibility studies, financial modelling, viability assessments and option appraisals
• Lead complex projects from inception to completion
• Lead business cases and strategic recommendations to support decisions
• Oversee existing and statutory asset disposals, including Right to Buy, Right to Acquire, shared ownership staircasing and leasehold extensions
• Work with internal teams and external partners such as local authorities, Homes England, contractors and consultants
• Lead resident and stakeholder engagement through regeneration projects
• Contribute to the Directorate Leadership Team and lead and develop the team's performance and improvement

• RICS membership, or equivalent relevant professional membership and experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development

• Management-level track record across asset management, asset optimisation, regeneration and property transactions
• Delivering complex regeneration or estate renewal programmes
• Managing asset disposal programmes
• Developing proposals and business cases, and leading strategic asset reviews and option appraisals
• Setting and managing budgets

• Strong project management capability
• Commercial mindset, analysing financial and technical information to inform decisions
• Strong negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills
• Good understanding of housing and property legislation, statutory disposals and regulatory requirements
• Strong leadership skills, including coaching, motivating and engaging others

• Full and valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work
• Basic disclosure and barring (DBS) check during pre-employment checks

• Open, approachable and collaborative, with an inclusive approach and commitment to continuous improvement
• Ability to manage risk while remaining open to new ideas

• 26 days annual leave, rising to 31 after 3 years
• Birthday leave
• Occupational pension
• Health cash plan
• Flexible benefits pot
• Access to funding for qualifications, conferences and learning events
• Karbon car payment of £2,405 per annum
• Agile working