Assistant Director of Asset Strategy

A place to drive change

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This is a hybrid role with a national remit and travel to Accent schemes and offices. Youll be contracted to your nearest Accent office (Bradford/Burnley/Camberley/Peterborough/Stockton). Salary:
Circa £90k per annum Permanent, 35 hours per week. Shape the future of our homes. Drive sustainability. Lead with impact. This is an exciting time to join Accent as we continue to invest in our homes, data, and long-term asset strategy across a national portfolio. Were looking for a strategic and forward-thinking leader to take on the role of Assistant Director of Asset Strategy, driving how we optimise our homes, improve sustainability, and ensure our properties remain safe, compliant, and fit for the future.

About the Role As our Assistant Director of Asset Strategy, you'll lead the development and delivery of our asset management and sustainability strategies, ensuring our homes meet regulatory standards while supporting our net zero and decarbonisation ambitions. Youll play a critical role in optimising asset performance, strengthening data integrity, and ensuring investment decisions are informed, effective, and aligned with customer needs.

What Youll Be Doing Leading the development of asset management and sustainability strategies, including decarbonisation and energy efficiency programmes Driving delivery of our zero carbon agenda, reducing fuel poverty and improving EPC performance Overseeing asset data integrity, including stock condition surveys, Decent Homes, HHSRS, and damp & mould Leading on asset option appraisals of our homes & delivery of disposals/acquisitions Developing a dynamic 30-year investment plan to support financial planning and long-term asset performance Ensuring compliance with all regulatory and statutory standards Leading procurement and contract management, ensuring quality and value for money Managing budgets and ensuring effective financial control and forecasting Building strong relationships with partners and stakeholders to maximise funding opportunities Implementing KPIs and performance frameworks, including early warning indicators Acting as the strategic lead for data quality and asset intelligence, supporting informed decision-making Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Accent at a pivotal point in our journey, as we continue investing in our assets, data, and sustainability ambitions. With a national footprint, youll influence decision-making across diverse communities and housing types. We offer flexible and hybrid working to support how you work best. As a senior leader, youll shape long-term strategy, drive innovation, and play a key role in delivering safe, sustainable homes.

Above all, youll be part of a purpose-driven organisation committed to creating thriving, environmentally conscious communities. Your Leadership Impact At Accent, leadership is about more than delivery, its about creating the right culture. Youll:
Create an environment where a customer-first mindset shapes every decision and where collaboration, trust, and inclusion are actively championed. Inspire a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, while ensuring colleagues feel supported, developed, and empowered to perform at their best. About you CIH Level 5 (or equivalent with CIH top-ups), or willingness to work towards Extensive experience in strategic asset management Proven ability to lead teams in delivering asset management and investment strategies Strong leadership skills, with experience building and sustaining high-performing teams In-depth understanding of asset performance and optimisation Experience managing significant budgets and delivering value through effective procurement Passion for sustainability, with a commitment to delivering decarbonisation and net zero ambitions Excellent negotiation, decision-making, and communication skills, with the ability to manage complex stakeholder environments Strong IT literacy, including MS Office and asset management systems Flexibility to work outside normal hours where required as part of a Senior Leadership Team role Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use The successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment checks, such as DBS and social media screening, before an offer is confirmed.

Interviews We want your candidate experience to reflect who we are - a place to grow, a place to thrive, a place to be you. Stage 1: A Place to Connect A Teams interview with the Executive Director of Assets & Compliance and another member of the Senior Leadership Team. Youll learn more about the role and team, and well get to know you your experience, goals, and what you bring.

Planned date: 31 st July or 3 rd August via Teams. Stage 2: A Place to Show Your Strengths Youll deliver a presentation to the panel and have your final behavioural and scenario-based interview focused on how you apply your knowledge to real-life situations. You'll be asked to complete a Congruity…