Director of Strategic Asset Management

Director of Strategic Asset Management

Location: Hybrid between our Mariner House, Dartford office and home

Salary: Circa £90,000 per annum plus a Car Allowance of £2,411 per annum

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent 

Shape the future of homes. Lead with purpose. Deliver lasting impact.

At Moat, we’re driven by providing safe, affordable homes that make a real and lasting difference to our customers and help communities thrive. We are now looking for an exceptional Director of Strategic Asset Management to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our property portfolio and enhancing the lives of our customers.

This is a rare opportunity to join our senior leadership team in a role that combines strategic influence, innovation, and visible leadership, with the autonomy to make a lasting difference at scale.

The opportunity

As Director of Strategic Asset Management, you’ll lead the development and delivery of our long-term asset strategy, ensuring our homes are fit for the future, meet regulatory expectations, support our ambitions for net zero and sustainability all whilst supporting Moats continued financial strength.  

You’ll oversee major investment programmes, including retrofit and planned works, ensuring value for money, operational excellence, and outstanding customer outcomes. Working closely with the Board, Executive Team, and key stakeholders, you'll provide critical insight, assurance, and leadership across the organisation.

What you’ll be leading

• Strategic vision: Develop and deliver long, medium, and short-term asset management strategies (1–30 years) including investment and divestment roadmaps for the assets we own
• Sustainability & compliance: Drive our net zero ambitions and ensure compliance with evolving building safety and housing standards
• Investment excellence: Oversee large-scale capital programmes and major works, ensuring delivery to time, budget, and quality
• Data-led transformation: Champion the use of data and intelligence to improve services and decision-making
• Commercial performance: Embed strong financial discipline, procurement strategy, and contract management
• Customer focus: Place customer experience, choice, and engagement at the heart of everything we do
• Leadership: Inspire high-performing teams and foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability

To read more about the role, please view our job description here: director-of-asset-management.pdf 

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for a strategic, innovative leader with a passion for making a difference in social housing.

You’ll bring:

• Proven senior leadership experience in asset management within social housing
• Deep expertise in asset optimisation, portfolio modelling, and investment planning
• Strong understanding of UK housing regulation, building safety, and net zero delivery
• A track record of delivering large-scale capital works and transformation programmes
• Exceptional financial acumen and the ability to influence at Board level
• A collaborative, visible leadership style with the ability to build strong relationships internally and externally

About us

At Moat, we are more than just a housing association; we are a community focused organisation dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the neighbourhoods we serve. With homes across London, Kent, Essex, and Sussex, we strive to provide quality housing and support to those who need it most.

Our Values:

• Own it: We take responsibility for our actions and decisions, ensuring that we deliver on our promises to our customers and communities.
• Better together: We believe in the power of collaboration. By working together with our colleagues, customers, and partners, we achieve greater outcomes and strengthen our communities.
• Lead by example: We strive to set high standards in everything we do. Our team members are role models who inspire others through their commitment to excellence and integrity.
• Be the change: We embrace innovation and are proactive in addressing challenges. We encourage our team to think creatively and drive positive change within the organisation and beyond.

Why join us?

Joining Moat means being part of a friendly team that cares about doing great work. We offer competitive salaries, generous time off, and many chances to grow personally and professionally. Our employees have given us great feedback, which is why we were named one of 'The Sunday Times Best Places to Work' in 2025.

If you want a rewarding job where you can make a difference and work with a supportive team, Moat is the right place for you!

Are you ready to explore the incredible benefits we offer? In this engaging clip, we break down everything you need to know about our employee benefits. Our employee benefits: what we can offer you (youtube.com)

Ready to make a difference?

If you’re ready to take on a transformational leadership role where your expertise will directly impact customers, communities, and the future of housing, we’d love to hear from you. Please fill out the online application form on our website by 11pm on Sunday 28 June 2026. We will reach out via email if we would like to invite you for an interview.

It’s really important that you provide as much detail as possible in your application. We’re keen to understand your interest in the role and how you meet the requirements, so please make full use of the spaces provided to tell us about your experience, skills, and what makes you a great fit for our team.

If you require any additional adjustments to the recruitment process, please email peopleservices@moat.co.uk