Director of Asset Management

Company: PA Housing
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Location: Walton on Thames
Job Description:

Goodman Masson is delighted to be partnering with PA Housing to appoint a Director of Asset Investment.

This is a significant executive leadership opportunity to shape the future of a diverse housing portfolio and lead one of the sector’s most important investment agendas. Reporting into the Executive Director of Asset Management, you will be responsible for developing and delivering long-term asset strategies, major investment programmes and portfolio improvement initiatives that enhance residents’ homes and communities.

Leading a team of approximately 70 colleagues through five direct reports, you will oversee an annual investment budget of £30m-£40m and play a key role in delivering PA Housing’s strategic ambitions, including its commitment to sustainability, decarbonisation and customer satisfaction.

The Opportunity

As Director of Asset Investment, you will:

  • Lead the development and delivery of PA Housing’s long, medium and short-term asset management strategies.
  • Shape investment decisions across the portfolio, ensuring resources are directed to maximise asset performance, resident outcomes and long-term value.
  • Oversee the delivery of PA Housing’s major works, stock improvement and planned investment programmes.
  • Lead the organisation’s retrofit and decarbonisation agenda, helping deliver net zero ambitions and improve the energy efficiency of homes.
  • Drive innovation and continuous improvement across investment planning, programme delivery and asset performance.
  • Lead the procurement and management of major investment contracts and strategic partnerships.
  • Provide strategic insight and assurance to the Executive Management Team and Board through robust reporting, analysis and performance management.
  • Ensure asset data is accurate, reliable and supports informed decision-making across the organisation.
  • Champion a customer-focused approach, ensuring resident feedback influences investment priorities and programme delivery.
  • Build and lead a high-performing team culture focused on accountability, collaboration and excellence.

About You

We are seeking an accomplished asset management leader with a proven track record of delivering large-scale investment programmes and driving strategic asset performance.

You will bring:

  • Significant senior leadership experience within asset management, capital investment, property services or a related environment.
  • A strong understanding of asset strategy, stock investment planning and portfolio optimisation.
  • Experience overseeing substantial capital budgets and delivering complex investment programmes.
  • A successful track record of leading organisational change, service transformation and performance improvement.
  • Strong commercial, financial and strategic planning capabilities.
  • Experience presenting to and influencing Executive Teams, Boards and external stakeholders.
  • A passion for improving homes, communities and customer outcomes.
  • The ability to inspire, develop and lead high-performing teams.

Why PA Housing?

PA Housing is committed to providing safe, affordable and sustainable homes while creating thriving communities for its residents.

This role offers the opportunity to influence strategic direction at the highest level, shape investment decisions across a substantial portfolio and leave a lasting legacy through the delivery of ambitious asset and sustainability programmes.

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Posted: July 23rd, 2026