Planning & Strategy Asset Manager

The Vacancy

Full Time – Monday - Friday  – Permanent

Remote role with visits to Peterborough for meetings

We are seeking a highly skilled Planning & Strategy Asset Manager to join our Finance team. This pivotal role is responsible for managing asset management data and systems to ensure accurate stock condition information for long‑term investment planning. You will lead the development of 5‑year and 30‑year investment plans, advise on major expenditure decisions, and support the delivery of our Net Zero Carbon strategy.

• Maintain and develop the corporate asset management database (Keystone or equivalent).
• Lead updates to the Asset Management Strategy and align with organizational goals.
• Define and manage long‑term investment plans and advise on planned programmes for budgeting and forecasting.
• Monitor energy performance and identify funding opportunities to support sustainability objectives.
• Oversee contracts for planned and cyclical works programmes and ensure compliance with Section 20 consultation.
• Provide regular KPI reporting and develop new reporting tools within Keystone.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Extensive experience in housing asset management and long‑term investment planning.
• Strong understanding of housing compliance standards (Decent Homes, Energy Performance).
• Proven ability to manage asset management systems and deliver strategic plans.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Degree or HND in Building Surveying, Construction, Asset Management, Housing, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).

• Professional membership (e.g., RICS, CIH).
• Knowledge of sustainability strategies and Net Zero Carbon requirements.
• Project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2).

• Clean driving licence and access to a suitably insured vehicle.
• Flexibility to work evenings/weekends if required.
• Enhanced DBS check.

If you have the experience and drive to help us achieve our vision, we’d love to hear from you!

We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient interest is received. Therefore, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply without delay!

A commercial business with a social heart, our vision is to create opportunities that change lives through our drive, expertise, resources and passion.

Our dynamic approach has made us one of the region’s leading providers of affordable homes for rent and sale. Developing new homes across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, and the surrounding area, we’re committed to increasing the supply of affordable homes in the communities where they are needed most. Agility and innovation are central to our approach to adapting to change, and we’ll continue to grow our business in today’s fast‑paced operating environment.

There’s more to building communities than building houses. In addition to providing quality homes and delivering excellent landlord services, we also provide care at home and at our two extra‑care communities in Peterborough as well as around‑the‑clock support through our Life Line personal alarm service. Our community investment programme sees us working with specialist partners to bring a range of employment, wellbeing and family‑friendly services to the heart of our communities, with a rapidly expanding digital support offer too.

You can find out more about us and the services we offer our residents on the CKH website.

CKH actively seeks to continue to build an inclusive environment for its employees and the communities it serves and welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds.

At CKH, everything we do is about the people who live in our homes and access our services. So, we know we need the best people to deliver the outstanding services and support our communities deserve. No matter where your career with us takes you, you’ll be part of a team that makes a difference and creates opportunities that change lives.

As well as working to create sustainable, prosperous communities, we’re also keen to build a workplace community where you can feel supported by colleagues and enjoy your time h a broad range…