Eastlight’s current agency PSL is at capacity, so we will not be able to consider candidate applications introduced by agencies outside of our selected suppliers.
Eastlight Community Homes is proud to be the largest community gateway social housing provider in the country. Together with our residents and communities, we create safe, affordable homes and neighbourhoods that people are proud to live in.
To demonstrate our commitment to you, we have developed a sector leading total rewards package:
- £88,000 per annum
- Permanent Contract, Full time
- Group stakeholder pension plan (Eastlight will double, up to 5% of the employee’s contribution - Employee 5% + Eastlight 10% = Total 15%)
- 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Annual wellbeing grant of £200 per annum – Subject to eligibility
- Trailblazing family leave (Maternity, Paternity and Adoption – 12 weeks full pay/6 weeks half pay) – Subject to eligibility
- A BHSF healthcare cash plan, life assurance
- Formal qualifications and paid professional membership
Eastlight Community Homes is looking for a Head of Asset Management & Investment to join the organisation on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to lead Eastlight's strategic approach to asset management, investment and sustainability, ensuring our homes remain safe, sustainable, affordable to maintain and responsive to the evolving needs of our customers. You will play a pivotal role in optimising the long-term performance of Eastlight's assets, directing investment to where it delivers the greatest value and leading the delivery of our decarbonisation ambitions.
The role also offers the opportunity to lead the development and delivery of Eastlight's Asset Management Strategy, investment plans and sustainability roadmap, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities, customer needs and financial capacity. You will provide strategic leadership across asset management, investment, surveying, sustainability, and data and intelligence functions, driving a high-performing culture focused on delivering excellent customer outcomes. You will also oversee long-term investment planning, regeneration and stock rationalisation programmes, asset performance modelling and procurement strategies, while ensuring robust governance around cost, quality, safety, risk and value for money. By championing the use of asset data and insight to inform investment decisions, you will strengthen regulatory assurance and support effective performance management across the organisation.
We're looking for an individual with significant experience in strategic asset management, property investment and long-term programme planning within a complex and regulated environment. You will bring a proven track record of developing asset strategies, leading large-scale investment programmes and delivering initiatives that achieve strong returns on investment. We are also looking for someone with experience in financial modelling, business case development, programme delivery and leading organisational change, alongside a demonstrated ability to lead and develop high performing teams.
You will possess excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with customers, the Executive Management Team, Board members, regulators and external stakeholders. We're particularly interested in hearing from individuals with a strong understanding of the challenges facing the housing sector, regulatory frameworks and governance requirements, together with the ability to use data, insight and evidence to support strategic decision-making.
At Eastlight we support, develop, and invest in our people, together creating a culture where people love to work. There has never been a better time to join us! Click the link below to submit your CV and personal statement.
Eastlight Community Homes is a disability confident leader and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse culture, which is why we encourage applications from everyone. If you require any support with the application process, please contact [email protected]
Eastlight Community Homes are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship.
Closing date: 6th September 2026 at 23:59
Interview date: To be confirmed. Initial interviews are to be held dynamically via MS Teams.
We reserve the right to close or withdraw this vacancy earlier than advertised should we receive a sufficient number of applications.
