Director of Assets
Director of Assets
Salary c. £108,000 pa
Full Time – 35 hours per week
Poplar, London
Poplar HARCA is an award-winning housing association based in East London. We own and manage over 10,000 homes and invest around £4m a year in community regeneration. Our vision is to discover, develop and implement opportunities to help our community thrive and we’re leading a £2.5bn reshaping plan that will enable us to achieve this.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Development Directorate for a Director of Assets.
The Director of Assets will be a strategic and operational lead for Poplar HARCA’s stock reinvestment and building safety initiatives, providing essential leadership and oversight to enhance property management outcomes. Through meticulous planning and execution of resident-focused programmes, ensure value for money and achieve compliance with critical regulatory frameworks, including the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Regulations, and Decent Homes Standard and subsequent legislation.
You will collaborate with key stakeholders such as contractors, internal teams, the Local Authority, and the Building Safety Regulator to maintain robust monitoring of property performance. Systematically ensuring that all stock consistently remains safe, compliant with current standards, and fit for purpose. The Director of Assets will proactively identify and manage risks, drive continuous improvement in asset management strategies, practices, and processes, ultimately safeguarding the wellbeing and satisfaction of residents while protecting organisational assets.
The postholder’s responsibilities:
- Controlling and accurately forecasting multi-million-pound budgets to support corporate financial objectives.
- Contribute to the organisation’s strategic direction and overarching corporate governance through active participation in executive decision-making.
- Deputise for the Chief Development Officer as required, providing continuity of leadership.
- Lead the design and delivery of the organisation’s asset portfolio, ensuring responsiveness to evolving needs.
- Lead and manage cross-functional project teams, including internal staff, consultants, contractors, and suppliers, ensuring effective delivery, adherence to schedule, and budget management.
- Oversee preparation of strategic business cases, supported by comprehensive feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, and ROI evaluations.
- Manage complex employee relations casework, ensuring legal compliance and organisational integrity
Benefits include:
- 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays and 3 extra days off between Christmas and the New Year
- Health cash plan covering medical, dental, wellness and vision
- Opportunity to join a pension scheme with generous employer contributions
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Closing date: Friday 16 May 2025 at 5.00pm