Head of Asset Intelligence

Midland Heart Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 125,000 - GBP 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A large housing organization in Birmingham seeks a Head of Asset Intelligence to shape strategic investment planning and ensure long-term sustainability of its housing portfolio. You'll lead a team, oversee data quality and make evidence-based recommendations to improve housing quality for tenants. The ideal candidate has strong experience in asset management, commercial acumen, and a relevant professional qualification. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Great workplace

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in strategic asset management including long-term planning.
• Ability to present complex information to senior stakeholders.
• Proven track record of leading skilled teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic portfolio planning and options appraisals.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations to Executive.
• Guide energy performance and sustainability planning.

Skills

Strategic asset/portfolio management

Ability to interpret complex information

Commercial and financial acumen

Leadership of complex projects

Team development

Education

Professional qualification (e.g. MRICS, MICOB)

Job description

Shape the future of our housing portfolio

We already know more about our homes and customers than ever before – now we're ready to use that intelligence in more sophisticated and impactful ways. As our new Head of Asset Intelligence you'll lead this next stage of our journey, driving strategic leadership that strengthens the long-term performance, sustainability and resilience of our housing portfolio.

What we're looking for: We're seeking an experienced leader to drive data‑led investment planning, modernise our asset intelligence approach, and ensure our homes are safe, sustainable and high‑quality for tenants.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading strategic portfolio planning and options appraisals.
• Providing evidence‑based recommendations to Executive and Board.
• Leading and developing the Asset Intelligence team, acting as a positive role model.
• Overseeing asset data quality, insight and system innovation.
• Guiding energy performance and sustainability planning.
• Supporting long‑term investment plans (1, 5 and 30 years).
• Ensuring governance, assurance and value for money (VFM) decisions.

What you'll bring:

• Strong experience in strategic asset/portfolio management (gained in social housing or similar) including long term planning, options appraisal and portfolio optimisation
• Ability to interpret complex information and present it to senior stakeholders to shape investment
• Commercial and financial acumen in a property context (such as lifecycle costing, Net Present Value, VFM)
• Leadership of complex projects and change initiatives
• Proven track record of leading and developing skilled, high‑performing teams
• A relevant professional qualification and/or membership (e.g. MRICS, MICOB or equivalent), or substantial relevant experience

Who are Midland Heart? We're one team working together for our tenants; a large and ambitious housing organisation providing more people an affordable place to call home. We welcome people from every walk of life, at every stage of their career. We expect a lot from our people but in return you can be assured of a great place to work, where you will be well rewarded and where great people are able to succeed. Whether you want to build your career with us, or use your experience to move on, we're here to develop your potential.

Interested? See link below to view the Candidate Pack. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact our retained consultant, Nick Hammond at Berwick Partners on 07393 198 008 or [e-mail]

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss any adjustments you might need to be successful in this role.