The Role: HRA Asset Manager
About Us:
Oxford City Council is an ambitious and successful authority dedicated to building a world-class city for everyone. We are accelerating plans to build more housing: both affordable and council homes and we have committed to investing over £200m over the next 5 Years to maintaining our assets and keeping our residents safe and warm. We are striving to reduce inequality and improve health and wellbeing, and we are taking a lead on reducing emissions to become a net carbon neutral city by 2040. Join our supportive and collaborative team where new ideas are valued, and help us build a fairer, greener city in which everyone can thrive.
Salary: £78,092 per annum
The Role:
We are seeking an experienced Asset Manager to lead our landlord responsibilities for Housing Revenue Account (HRA) asset management and maintenance. This is a unique opportunity to redefine our approach to asset management, investment and compliance in an ever-evolving housing landscape.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement the Asset Management Strategy for HRA housing stock, ensuring alignment with economic, environmental and service quality objectives.
Oversee a varied portfolio of around 8,000 homes, working closely with a range of colleagues.
Manage a £50M annual revenue and capital budget, ensuring financial efficiency and value for money.
Lead on programmed maintenance, reactive maintenance and support our decarbonisation agenda to achieve net zero by 2040.
Ensure compliance with the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 and other relevant legislation.
Engage with residents and stakeholders to ensure the strategy stays on track.
Foster a culture of collaboration and accountability.
Closing Date: 9am Thursday 20th of March
About you
Chartered Member of RICS or equivalent professional body.
Proven experience in asset management within social housing or local government.
Strong background in budget management and financial planning.
Knowledge of compliance and safety standards in housing.
Excellent data management and analytical skills.
Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to manage complex programmes of work and drive change.
Highly collaborative with demonstrable experience of working in partnership with contractors to optimise delivery.
Do you want to explore the positive impact you could have on our City? Then speak to our recruitment partners at Tile Hill or Apply here
Contact
For further information on the role, please contact the following consultant at our recruitment partner, Tile Hill, who will be happy to answer any questions that are not covered here: