Head of Strategic Asset Management
- Bristol
- Permanent
- Full-time
Grade: £700p/d Inside IR35
Directorate: Growth and Regeneration
Service Area: Asset Oversight & Management
Reports to: Director: Housing and Landlord Services
Responsible for:
·Asset Management Team
·Building Safety Team
·Energy & Renewables TeamJob Purpose
The Head of Strategic Asset Management is a senior leadership role accountable for delivering a strategic and integrated approach to housing asset management across the Council. The postholder will lead on developing and implementing investment, sustainability, and safety strategies that ensure the Council's housing stock remains safe, financially viable, and responsive to residents' needs.
This role drives innovation, compliance, and performance across the Asset Management, Building Safety, and Energy & Renewables functions, ensuring alignment with legal obligations, business planning requirements, and the Council's vision for sustainable growth and regeneration.Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
·Develop and manage the Council's long-term Asset Management Strategy, aligning it with business objectives, financial planning, and regulatory frameworks.
·Translate strategic priorities into deliverable programmes through robust planning, reporting, and monitoring frameworks.
·Lead service transformation initiatives and support change management to promote a high-performance, resident-focused culture.Asset Management & Investment
·Maintain and interpret accurate asset data to support evidence-based decision-making and investment planning.
·Oversee asset performance reviews covering financial, social, and environmental outcomes.
·Develop a risk-based asset grading model to inform decisions on investment, redevelopment, tenure change, or disposal.
·Contribute to the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) business plan and ensure investment decisions align with its long-term financial assumptions.Building Safety & Compliance
·Lead the Council's building and fire safety strategy, ensuring robust compliance with relevant statutory and regulatory frameworks.
·Embed safety and compliance at all stages of asset lifecycle management.
·Provide expert advice and assurance to senior stakeholders, including reports to the Chief Executive, Housing Committee, and Executive Management Team.Energy & Sustainability
·Oversee the Energy & Renewables Team to deliver the Council's sustainability and decarbonisation goals.
·Ensure integration of renewable technologies and energy efficiency measures into asset planning.
·Contribute to the Council's response to climate change and carbon reduction commitments.Governance & Performance
·Develop service-level agreements (SLAs), governance structures, and performance frameworks for asset-related functions.
·Ensure effective reporting mechanisms and provide strategic updates and recommendations to senior leadership and elected members.
·Monitor and evaluate service delivery to ensure continuous improvement.Stakeholder Engagement
·Engage with residents, councillors, internal departments, and external partners to develop inclusive, responsive asset strategies.
·Present strategic plans and performance updates to internal and external stakeholders.
·Foster partnerships that support the effective delivery of housing and regenerati
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