Asset and Sustainability Manager

Are you passionate about asset management, sustainability, and helping social housing organisations deliver decarbonisation and fit-for-future homes? We are working with a client, who are seeking an Asset Sustainability Manager to lead and deliver their ambitious asset management, sustainability, and decarbonisation strategy.

The Role:

This pivotal position will see you driving the asset management and sustainability agenda, leading on stock investment programmes, and ensuring the property portfolio is transformed to meet future needs. You’ll play a central role in delivering high-performing, energy-efficient, and tenant-focused homes while aligning with regulatory and legislative requirements.

The role reports directly to the Assistant Head of Property and involves leading the Asset Data & Property Support team, engaging with tenants and communities, and collaborating with colleagues across Property and Development to deliver meaningful change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of their Asset Management, Sustainability and Environmental Strategy, ensuring compliance with regulation and legislation.

• Support the delivery of annual, five-year, and 30-year investment plans for homes, safeguarding compliance with Decent Homes Standards and advancing decarbonisation and energy efficiency.

• Maintain robust stock condition and energy data (EPCs), ensuring accurate analysis and insight to inform value-for-money investment decisions.

• Deliver planned maintenance and capital investment programmes, incorporating energy efficiency measures and regeneration projects.

• Work closely with the development team to ensure new homes meet their core principles and are built for the future.

• Lead tenant engagement to ensure their voices shape investment decisions and sustainability priorities.

• Access and manage external funding streams to deliver energy efficiency improvements and environmental goals.

• Provide strong leadership for the Asset Data & Property Support Administrator, motivating and developing staff to maximise their potential.

• Monitor and report on performance, budgets, and progress using systems such as Keystone, ensuring efficient stock and programme management.

• Take part in the out-of-hours rota to provide emergency support in major incidents.

What We’re Looking For:

• A background in asset management, housing investment, or sustainability, with experience in property stock improvement and decarbonisation.

• Experience managing asset data, systems, and large- or small-scale property-related projects.

• Strong leadership skills with experience in managing teams, motivating colleagues, and driving service improvement.

• Excellent ability to analyse, interpret, and maintain accurate data to support effective decision-making.

• Knowledge of best practice in social housing, asset management, and sustainability.

• Strong financial and budget management skills, with a focus on value for money.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, able to build effective relationships with staff, tenants, and partners.

• IT literate, proficient in Microsoft Office and asset management systems.

Qualifications Required:

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience) in a property-related area.

• Experience operating at management level in housing, development, construction, or regeneration.

• Proven experience in data analysis, system management, and sustainability programme delivery.

• A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

• Willingness to be part of an on-call rota and attend emergencies where required.
  
  

For further information please contact Michelle on 07395 325052 or at michelle@greenacre-recruitment.com

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Greenacre Recruitment Ltd who are operating as a recruitment agency and business. Greenacre Recruitment are committed to providing employment opportunities from a diverse and inclusive candidate talent pool. We believe diversity drives innovation.
If you feel you have what it takes to fulfil this role, but are worried about any perceived barriers that might hold you back from applying, please contact us for an informal chat about your requirements and we will do our best to assist.