We’re Hiring: Asset Strategy Manager at Progress Housing Group
Department: Property Services / Asset Management
Salary: £59,901 per annum
Location: Fully agile / home-based with occasional travel to Leyland
Hours: 36.25 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Shape the Future of Housing Asset Strategy
At Progress Housing Group, we’re more than just homes, we’re a community of over 900 colleagues committed to making a real difference. We support people to live independently and thrive, and we’re driven by a clear social purpose.
We’re now looking for an ambitious Asset Strategy Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our property portfolio, investment strategy, and data capability.
This is an exciting time to join us, with major investment, digital transformation, and team growth on the horizon, you’ll have the platform to make a lasting impact.
About the Role
As our Asset Strategy Manager, you’ll report to the Head of Strategic Asset Management and act as a key strategic lead across the organisation.
You’ll drive the development and governance of asset data, ensuring robust, reliable insight underpins long-term investment planning, compliance, and decision-making.
This is a high-impact role where you won’t just manage strategy, you’ll actively shape the future capability of both the team and the systems that support it.
Key highlights of the role include:
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Leading strategic asset appraisal, including NPV modelling and analysis of c.10,000 properties
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Overseeing planned and cyclical investment programmes aligned to our long-term business plan
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Supporting the growth of the asset team, including the opportunity to recruit and shape new officer roles as we expand capability
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Playing a key role in the procurement and implementation of a new asset management database, helping define requirements and embed a modern, data-driven approach
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Providing expert insight and challenge to senior leaders on asset performance, investment priorities, and risk
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Driving continuous improvement in asset data, systems, and reporting
This role offers a rare opportunity to combine strategy, leadership, transformation, and innovation in one position.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
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Strong experience in asset management/property services specific to Social Housing
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Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide strategic insight
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Experience of asset appraisal, investment planning, and performance analysis
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Knowledge of housing regulations (e.g. Decent Homes Standard, HHSRS, energy efficiency requirements)
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Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and contribute to strategic decision making.
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Experience leading or developing teams in a high performance, data-driven environment
Desirable:
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Degree in housing, construction, surveying or a related field
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Professional or management qualification (or working towards)
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Experience implementing or working with asset management systems or digital transformation programmes
Why Progress Housing Group?
Because we believe in people, purpose and progress.
This is more than just a role, it’s an opportunity to:
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Shape and grow a team, leaving a legacy through recruitment and development
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Lead transformation through the implementation of a new asset management system
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Influence major investment decisions that impact thousands of homes and customers
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Work in a forward-thinking organisation committed to innovation and continuous improvement
Agile Working That Works for You
We know flexibility matters. This role is fully agile, meaning you can work from home as your primary base.
There will be occasional office visits to Leyland, but these are planned well in advance, giving you the flexibility to balance your work and personal commitments with confidence.
What you’ll get in return:
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Competitive salary and excellent pension scheme
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Generous annual leave entitlement
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Genuine flexibility to work from your home base
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Ongoing professional development and career progression
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A supportive, values-driven culture where your work truly matters
Our Values
At Progress Housing Group, everything we do is guided by our values:
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We are people-focused
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We are forward-thinking
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We are genuine
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We are expert
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We are collaborative
How to Apply
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of housing asset strategy, we’d love to hear from you.
Click Apply Now and submit your CV along with a supporting statement outlining how your experience aligns with the role.
Closing date: Sunday 19th July 23:59pm
Interview date: Week commencing 27th of July 2026.
At Progress Housing Group, we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. Inclusion matters here.
