Assistant Director Property 

Circa £90,000 per annum 

Burton upon Trent 

Permanent, Full Time  

The housing sector is changing and at a pivotal point, the new Consumer Standard and wider professionalisation agenda will make a difference to how we work. 

We are seeking an Assistant Director Property to lead our property teams, overseeing the implementation of responsive repairs, voids, compliance, health and safety, procurement and asset management, supporting the Operations Director in operational and strategic management ensuring the development and delivery of effective, efficient, and responsive management of our property portfolio to meet the needs of our customers. Working at pace is important. 

As Assistant Director Property, you’ll be at the forefront with your Heads of Service of our mission to ensure our land and buildings portfolio is fit for purpose, safe, compliant, and cost-effective, supporting service teams in delivering their mandates efficiently. 

The successful candidate will have; 

• Proven experience of setting budgets and managing resource allocation, and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on delivering efficient and effective services 

• In-depth understanding of Asset Management, property performance and proportional investment ensuring finite financial resources are utilised in the right place at the right time 

• Be commercially astute and can demonstrate ability to align and prioritise property investment need to an affordable business plan. 

• Proven ability to translate complex and sensitive information and communicating it effectively and appropriately to a range of audiences 

• Have knowledge of housing law and policy 

• Experience in business planning, quality assurance and risk management 

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant property field (Essential) 

• Corporate Membership of a relevant professional body e.g., CIOB, RIBA, RICS (Desirable) 

• NEBOSH Construction Management and Fire Safety Certification (Desirable) 

The Company 

We offer well maintained, affordable homes across East Staffordshire, South Derbyshire, and North West Leicestershire. 

Over 6,200 properties, ranging from sheltered accommodation to family homes and everything in between. 

We are driven to make a difference to people's lives and reduce homelessness in our region. By providing affordable homes and a wide range of supporting services we enable people and communities to thrive and enjoy life. Our Mission is to Transform Homes, Lives, and Communities in our region, and for more than 22 years now that is exactly what we have been doing.