Vacancy Close date - 8th June 2026
Working in a team, the Senior Portfolio Manager will play a critical role in managing a portfolio of equity and joint venture investments all ranging in size, nature and counterparty, but all with a focus on housing delivery and placemaking (and in many instances both). You will be joining our small but talented and experienced team , who are committed to making positive change in how we manage our high profile and complex equity investments and lending alliances and accelerate housing delivery. We work collaboratively to foster good decision making and problem solving in the team.
The role will require the robust management of high profile Equity transactions to enable the delivery of more homes using innovative funding structures with a diverse set of Investment Partners whilst unlocking further investment into the sector. Detailed commercial analytics and financial modelling will be a key part of the role, with a good understanding of risk management to enable to achievement of investment objectives, housing targets and milestones and to enable recovery of our investment through a successful exit strategy. Good understanding of the Shareholder / Partnership agreements will be critical to the role.
The role also requires the provision of effective stewardship and management of key relationships with Investment Partners all the way to C-Suite. The role will give you exposure to some of the most senior people at Homes England as well as Government departments through the periodic committees and forums in which the portfolio reporting is presented.
There are some exciting transactions to get involved with and this is an excellent opportunity to balance day to day delivery whilst bringing innovative solutions to the Equity and Joint Ventures offering.
You will be an experienced finance or real estate professional with the ambition to work creatively to improve the affordability and accessibility of housing of all tenures across England.
Whilst our day job is to deliver first class customer service to our stakeholders on a timely basis, you will be used to "spinning several plates" at once and will always be looking for ways to improve and innovate.
As a professional, ideally from the real estate, banking or corporate finance sectors, you will support the Equity and Partnerships Portfolio Management team with complex commercial issues and liquidity management which requires to demonstrate an understanding the different financing solutions and key risks in the residential sector.
You will strong experience in real estate and residential delivery with strong report writing skills and confident in navigating complex legal agreements (including but not limited the shareholder agreement). You will be proficient in Microsoft Excel and have good understanding of Financial Models and cashflows and key investor metrics such as ROI/IRR/NPV/Income Yields. You will have excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing, and be comfortable presenting in forums.
You will have a degree level qualification and or equivalent relevant accreditation / experience such as a professional qualification in surveying, accountancy, law or similar.
You will be resilient and comfortable managing stakeholders at all levels, with the ability to negotiate and persuade, and your discussions will always be shaped by a good understanding of the commercial and operational impact of what we do as an Equity and Partnerships Portfolio Management team. You will understand how to manage colleagues and be able to demonstrate that you can work with others as part of a team in a collaborative, inclusive way.
Homes England is strengthening UK Government’s ambitions for housing and regeneration through the introduction of the National Housing Bank (NHB). The NHB is a new financial organisation designed to unlock investment at scale and accelerate the delivery of more homes, stronger places and thriving communities across the country. Backed with £16bn in new financial capacity, alongside £6bn already committed this Parliament, the NHB represents one of the most significant new interventions in the housing sector in a generation.
The NHB, operating as a subsidiary of Homes England, exists to unlock investment at scale and connect capital with capability. We use our financial capacity and deep local relationships to drive regeneration, enable innovation and create the conditions for sustainable growth. By pairing government-backed finance with solutions that the market needs, we help partners bring forward the homes, infrastructure and long-term development that transform places and support people to live well.
Purpose-driven and built for impact, the NHB provides its partners the confidence and financial firepower to innovate and unlock complex sites, scale up investment and deliver at pace. Offering custom-built finance, strong partnerships and a commitment to shaping better futures, the NHB enables investment that would not otherwise happen- accelerating growth and creating the conditions for communities to flourish.
Joining the National Housing Bank offers a rare and exciting opportunity to help shape this new national organisation from the ground up; influencing how we operate, how we partner, and how we deliver impact across the country.
As well as a competitive salary and 33 days annual leave, we are committed to 50/50 hybrid working. We’ll support you, wherever possible, so that you don’t miss out on what matters to you.
Membership of the Homes and Communities Agency Pension Scheme, which is a contributory defined benefit scheme with the amount you receive on retirement based on your salary and years worked at the Agency.
Internal applicants: please note that if you are successful, the salary you are offered will be in accordance with our pay policy. You can find details on the HR Hub SharePoint site.
If you ever need a bit of extra help, we have a great employee assistance programme, a wide range of healthcare plans, financial wellbeing support and access to many great discounts with leading high street names.
Our range of network groups are also there to support you to be yourself at work and play a key role in helping shape our future.
If you are a member of a professional body, we’ll pay for your membership and once you get your digital kit, you’ll be good to go.
Homes England are a geographically diverse community. We work to a 50/50 office/ home based model. Moving back into our office environments has enabled us to utilise our space and time together in the most collaborative way.
We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications.
We also encourage you to apply using the full application option as opposed to quick apply, this is especially important if you would like to indicate to us that you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme.
We’re a diverse team of more than 1,000 professionals spanning 17 professions, helping Homes England to be effective, efficient and deliver for communities.
Our people remain at the heart of everything we do, and we’re committed to building an Agency that not only reflects the diverse communities we serve, but also champions inclusion in how we shape homes and places across the country. For more information about our EDI strategy please see our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Report 2024 to 2025 — Second Edition - GOV.UK
You will be required to have the Right to Work in the UK and Homes England do not offer visa sponsorship. If your application is shortlisted to interview we will require you to provide proof of your Right to Work in the UK at this stage.
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