Accent Group Ltd
Assistant Director of Asset Strategy
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Assistant Director of Asset Strategy – A Place to Drive Change
Location & Remuneration
- Hybrid role with a national remit and travel across Accent offices (Bradford/Burnley/Camberley/Peterborough/Stockton)
- Preferable contracting office: Nearest Accent location
- Salary: Circa £90k per annum
- Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week
Shape the future of our homes. Drive sustainability. Lead with impact.
This is an exciting time to join Accent—we are investing in homes, data, and long-term asset strategy across a national portfolio.
We are looking for a strategic, forward-thinking leader to step into our Assistant Director of Asset Strategy role, ensuring our housing portfolio remains safe, compliant, sustainable, and optimised for the future.
About the Role
As Assistant Director of Asset Strategy, you’ll lead the development and delivery of asset management and sustainability strategies, including:
- Decarbonisation and net-zero targets
- Energy efficiency programmes
- Compliance with regulatory standards
A pivotal role in optimising asset performance, enhancing data integrity, and informing investment decisions—all aligned with customer needs and long-term ambitions.
What You’ll Be Doing
Strategy & Planning
- Develop and refine asset management and sustainability strategies, including decarbonisation and energy efficiency initiatives
- Drive delivery of our zero-carbon agenda, reducing fuel poverty and improving EPC performance
- Oversee asset data integrity, ensuring accurate stock condition surveys, Decent Homes compliance, HHSRS (Housing Health & Safety Rating System), and damp & mould mitigation
- Lead asset option appraisals for homes while managing acquisitions and disposals
- Develop a 30-year investment plan to guide financial planning and long-term asset optimisation
Regulatory Compliance & Performance
- Ensure adherence to all legal and statutory standards, including building regulations, health & safety, and housing quality frameworks
- Establish and monitor KPIs, performance frameworks, and early warning indicators
Financial & Operational Leadership
- Manage procurement and contract management, ensuring quality and value-for-money
- Oversee budgets, financial control, and forecasting
- Build and cultivate stakeholder relationships to maximise funding opportunities
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Data & Innovation
- Act as the strategic lead for data quality and asset intelligence, supporting evidence-based decision-making
Why Join Accent?
Join Accent at a critical juncture in our growth, shaping long-term strategy, sustainability initiatives, and national housing transformation. Your impact will extend far beyond the office—you’ll champion environmental responsibility, innovation, and community resilience.
As a purpose-driven organisation, we value flexibility, hybrid working, and a collaborative culture—where leadership means fostering trust, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
You’ll be part of a team dedicated to building thriving, sustainable communities.
Your Leadership Impact
- Foster customer-centric decision-making and a collaborative, inclusive culture
- Inspire innovation and professional growth, empowering colleagues to excel
- Drive strategic transformation while aligning with our net-zero commitments
About You
Essential qualifications/experience: ✔ CIH Level 5 (or equivalent with CIH upskilled), or commitment to achieve ✔ Extensive experience in strategic asset management (housing or related sector) ✔ Strong leadership track record, including team management and asset investment strategy execution ✔ Deep knowledge of asset performance, optimisation, and property condition frameworks ✔ Budget management experience, with a focus on procurement and financial efficiency ✔ Passionate about sustainability, with a track record in decarbonisation and net-zero delivery ✔ Excellent communications, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills ✔ Proficient in MS Office and asset management systems ✔ Full UK driving licence and ability to use a company vehicle on business travel
Desirable: ✔ Experience in public or large-scale housing portfolios ✔ Knowledge of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) reporting frameworks
Pre-employment checks will include DBS clearance and social media screening.
Interview & Selection Process
A supportive, values-driven experience tailored to highlight your fit with Accent.
Stage 1: A Place to Connect (Team Interview)
📅 Dates: 31st July or 3rd August (Teams) 📌 Meet with Senior Leadership to discuss role objectives, team dynamics, and your teamment’s alignment with Accent’s vision.
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Stage 2: A Place to Show Your Strengths
📅 Dates:
- 7th or 11th August (Bradford)
- 12th or 13th August (Peterborough)
📌 Presentation session + scenario-based behavioural interview focusing on:
- Applying strategic expertise to real-world housing challenges
- Completing a Congruity Questionnaire in advance
We aim to make the process clear, flexible, and reassuring—reflecting our commitment to transparent recruitment.
Why Accent?
Career growth, inclusivity, and a positive impact are at the heart of everything we do.
Rewarding Benefits
- Time Off: 28 days holiday + bank holidays, a birthday day off, and optional holiday buy
- Wellbeing Support:
- Cash health plan
- Health MOTs and on-demand GP access
- Discounted gym memberships and a dedicated volunteering day
- Financial Rewards:
- Car leasing options & salary sacrifice schemes
- Exclusive discount platforms to maximise value
- Defined Contribution + Defined Benefit pension schemes
- Life assurance coverage (3× salary)
- Family-Friendly Policies:
- Enhanced parental leave and flexible work arrangements
- Development & Learning:
- Leadership Academy, professional training (Stepping into Management, apprenticeships), and personal growth initiatives
Your potential is our priority—here, you can innovate, thrive, and leave a lasting legacy.
Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
Accent is more than a workplace—it’s a place to belong. We actively embed inclusivity in everything we do:
- Accessible recruitment process
- Reasonable adjustments available—speak up at any stage
- A culture that celebrates difference, fostering resilience and progress
Closing
Please submit your application soon! Role urgency may mean targeted interviews and decisions are made before any advertised closing date.
For queries: ✉ PeopleServices@accentgroup.org ⚠️ Note: Only UK-eligible candidates may apply (Accent does not hold a sponsorship licence).
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