Strategic Investment & Asset Intelligence Lead East London (Hybrid) | £70,000 + Excellent Benefits

Goodman Masson are delighted to be partnering with

Local Space

to recruit a

Strategic Investment & Asset Intelligence Lead .

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking housing association at a pivotal stage in the development of its Strategic Assets function. Reporting directly to the Director of Assets & New Business, you’ll have the opportunity to

shape long-term investment decisions, improve asset intelligence and influence the future of a diverse housing portfolio .

If you’re an experienced strategic asset management professional with a passion for

data-led investment planning, stock condition and long-term asset strategy , this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact while helping improve homes and outcomes for residents.

The Opportunity As Strategic Investment & Asset Intelligence Lead, you’ll be the organisation’s

senior subject matter expert for strategic asset data, investment modelling and asset intelligence .

You’ll lead the development of robust stock condition and lifecycle data, translate complex analysis into practical investment programmes, and provide the insight needed to support

business planning, regulatory assurance and long-term financial sustainability .

Working closely with Asset Delivery, Building Safety & Compliance, Finance and Customer teams, you’ll play a key role in ensuring investment decisions are

evidence-led, affordable, defensible and focused on resident outcomes .

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and continuous improvement of the

Asset Management Strategy

and supporting strategic asset plans.

Own the

asset data improvement roadmap , setting standards for data quality, validation, confidence levels and governance.

Lead the design, procurement and quality assurance of

Stock Condition Survey programmes .

Act as the strategic client lead for the





Asset Management System (AMS) , driving system development and effective use.

Develop

lifecycle models

and maintain reliable

5-year and 30-year investment projections .

Translate asset intelligence into prioritised capital, planned, cyclical and major works programmes.

Undertake

scenario modelling, sensitivity analysis and whole-life cost assessments

to support investment decisions.

Provide strategic input into

annual budgets, long-term financial forecasting and business-plan updates .

Prepare high-quality

reports, dashboards and assurance narratives

for senior leadership, governance groups and the Board.

Support

Decent Homes analysis, regulatory reporting and audit readiness .

Align investment planning with

statutory compliance, retrofit and decarbonisation objectives .

Support external funding opportunities through robust stock analysis and cost modeling.

Provide professional challenge where asset evidence indicates

risk, poor value, non-compliance or adverse resident outcomes .

Lead relationships with external consultants, surveyors, data providers and system suppliers.

Provide professional leadership, coaching and technical guidance to colleagues contributing to asset intelligence and investment planning.

About You We’re keen to speak with candidates who have

strategic asset management experience within social housing, local authority or a comparable residential property environment .

You’ll ideally have:

Significant experience in

Strategic Asset Management, Investment Planning or Property Strategy .

Strong knowledge of





stock condition surveys, asset data management and data governance .

Experience developing

5-year and 30-year investment programmes .

Excellent understanding of

lifecycle modelling, investment prioritisation and long-term asset planning .

Positive knowledge of

Decent Homes, Consumer Standards and the social housing regulatory framework .

Experience using

Asset Management Systems (AMS)

and analysing complex asset datasets.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into

clear, practical investment strategies .

Experience producing reports and presenting findings to

senior stakeholders, governance groups or Boards .

Strong commercial awareness, including

whole-life costing, budget forecasting and value for money .

Experience working with

Finance, Compliance, Repairs, Planned Works and Sustainability teams .

Excellent communication, stakeholder management and professional challenge skills.

A relevant qualification in

Asset Management, Building Surveying, Housing, Construction, Data Analytics or a related discipline .

Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a

financially strong, highly regarded Housing Association

with ambitious plans for the future and a genuine commitment to investing in both its homes and its people.

You’ll benefit from:

Hybrid working

£70,000 salary

27 days annual leave , rising with service, plus bank holidays

Option to purchase additional annual leave

Competitive pension contribution of up to 10%

Healthcare Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional development and funded qualifications

Electric vehicle, cycle to work and technology salary sacrifice schemes

Blue Light Card discounts

The opportunity to

shape the future of a growing Strategic Assets function

Potential for

future line management responsibility

as the service grows

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📌 Strategic Investment & Asset Intelligence Lead (Stratford)
🏢 Public Sector
📍 Stratford