Job Description

We're looking for a forward-thinking Strategic Asset Manager to lead the development and delivery of Connexus' Asset Management, Sustainability, and Decarbonisation Strategy. This is a senior leadership role that will drive transformation across our property portfolio, ensuring our homes are fit for the future and aligned with our long-term business plan.

You will play a key role in shaping and executing our stock investment programmes, managing property options appraisals, and overseeing commercial property functions. You will also lead on energy efficiency improvements, sustainability initiatives, and securing external funding to support our environmental ambitions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the strategic direction of asset management and sustainability across Connexus. Develop and maintain investment plans (annual, 5-year, and 30-year) aligned with Decent Homes standards. Manage the Asset team, including performance reviews, target setting, and budget oversight. Deliver capital programmes and procurement strategies for planned investment and decarbonisation. Oversee commercial property management and lease agreements. Analyse stock condition and energy performance data to inform investment decisions. Lead external funding bids and build partnerships to support sustainability goals. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and internal policies.

What we are looking for

Strong knowledge of the construction industry, building regulations, and sustainability policy. Experience in strategic asset management, contract management, and team leadership. Ability to manage budgets, deliver value for money, and drive organisational change. Excellent communication, analytical, and decision-making skills. Proficiency in asset data systems and performance monitoring tools.
This role has been identified as suitable for hybrid working which will be a combination of home working and working from our offices, with Head office at Craven Arms and travel to other offices as required.

Shortlisting date: 14 October 2025

Interview date: 23 October 2025

Company Overview

Connexus is a rural housing association with its heritage in Shropshire and Herefordshire, providing good quality, affordable and safe homes that customers are proud to live in. We create inclusive neighbourhoods, sustainable rural communities, and provide services that support our customers to build a life in their home. The work our teams do is varied, and no two days are the same.

We provide an excellent offer for colleagues which includes flexible working options combined with some fantastic benefits. We're here to support colleagues at every step of the way with training and development opportunities, helping you make the most of your career. If you want to work with like-minded people and would like to make a difference to the lives of our customers, Connexus could be the right fit for you.

Connexus is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce, this is because we really understand the importance of different voices, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds within our workforce. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 60,114.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free or subsidised travel Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay Transport links Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Craven Arms SY7 9BW