Assistant Director of Assets

BRC are proud to be working with a large Social Housing provider, who have an immediate requirement for an Assistant Director of Assets on a contract basis. Reporting into the Director of Assets, the successful candidate will develop and maintain an up-to-date and fit-for-purpose Asset Management Strategy, together with supporting key corporate strategies, plans and policies. Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain a comprehensive Asset Management Strategy, integrated into other key corporate strategies and plans, which will describe the activities, targets and plans of the Asset Management Team. - Develop and maintain a comprehensive and accessible asset information system comprising all business-critical information required to facilitate good investment decisions and to record all critical compliance data. - Develop and produce the accurate and affordable investment plans required to deliver the Asset Management Strategy. - Specify, procure and co-ordinate the works contracts necessary to deliver the investment plans. - Co-ordinate the overall Assets approach to Risk Management in addition to ensuring that all operational risks are clearly identified and actively managed, linking to both corporate strategic risks and individual staff plans. Person Specification: - Excellent customer focus and committed to high quality service delivery. - Good change management skills; evidence of delivering effective services. - Financially literate with good IT skills. - Skilled in reporting facts and presenting ideas verbally and in writing to a range of audiences. - Excellent knowledge of property law and regulations, performance standards and reporting requirements. - Excellent understanding of housing construction and maintenance. - Significant and demonstrable knowledge of investment planning, data management, cost analysis, specification and procurement. - Educated to degree level (or equivalent); professional qualification in construction, housing, management or property