Director of Assets

Full Time - 35 hours per week

Poplar HARCA is an award-winning housing and regeneration organisation with a national reputation for innovative urban and social regeneration.

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.

The postholder 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

Closing Date: Friday 16th May 2025 (5.00pm)