Location
Sutton

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£118,740 per annum

About the Borough
Sutton Housing Partnership (SHP) was established in 2006 to manage the housing stock on behalf of Sutton Council. We provide day-to-day housing management services to Sutton Council's tenants and leaseholders. SHP is a great place to work; we take pride in our borough, communities, and services. Sutton is one of the most sought-after areas to live in London, offering good schools, parks, local amenities, excellent transport links, and vibrant, diverse communities.

About the Service and Team
The Assistant Director of Assets and the Head of Building Safety and Compliance report to the Director of Asset Investment and Sustainability. Together they lead distinct teams: Asset delivery (Asset Lead, Pre Construction Lead, Project Managers, Work Surveyors, Clerk of Works, Resident Liaison Officers) and Compliance (Manager, Engineers, Compliance Officers). SHP’s strength lies in the knowledge, experience, and commitment of our colleagues to deliver excellent services to residents. As a landlord organisation, this means enabling families and households to be safe in their homes, sustain their tenancy, and lead healthy and rewarding lives.

About the Role
As the Director of Asset Investment and Sustainability, you will work at a senior level with the Executive Management Team and the Board on all strategic and operational aspects of assets and sustainability, including best practice and new initiatives. You must have rigorous and up-to-date knowledge of all legal and building safety requirements for property assets, fire safety, and building compliance regulations, with practical experience applying these successfully. A strong understanding of new and emerging sustainability technologies is essential to develop and implement the SHDP strategy for new build homes and remodel existing stock. Experience in partnership working and expertise in planning approaches for a diverse property portfolio are important. Excellent people, negotiation, and advocacy skills with a collaborative style that aligns with SHP’s values are required. SHP maintains a unique and strong partnership with the London Borough of Sutton to ensure compliance with the big six and to work collaboratively for residents.

Our Offer to You
Colleagues at SHP take pride in delivering priorities and working in rewarding careers. We strive to reward fairly through SHP’s pay and reward systems, reviewing roles to ensure pay reflects responsibilities. We value a good work-life balance and offer key benefits including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 18.4% from April 2025, annual leave of 28 or 33 days plus bank holidays, Simply Health Cash Plan, employee benefits such as cycle to work and discount schemes, a confidential Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7, and investment in learning and development through e-learning and instructor-led training opportunities.

Application Process
Please refer to the job profile to ensure you meet the essential criteria before applying. Complete the online application form with a supporting statement addressing how you meet the criteria. The closing date is a guide; applications may close earlier once sufficient applications are received. We anonymise applications to reduce bias and promote diversity. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet minimum criteria and ensure an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

Additional Information
We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming organisation reflecting the community we serve. We celebrate differences and welcome applications from underrepresented groups. The UK’s points-based immigration system affects sponsorship availability, which is subject to eligibility and budget limitations and evaluated case-by-case.

Experience
Proven senior-level experience in managing asset investment and sustainability within a housing or property management environment. Practical experience in applying legal and building safety requirements, fire safety, and building compliance regulations. Experience of partnership working and planning for diverse property portfolios.

About you
Strong leadership, negotiation, and advocacy skills with a collaborative approach aligned to organisational values. Commitment to delivering excellent services that enable residents to be safe, sustain tenancies, and lead rewarding lives. Ability to work effectively with executive teams and boards.

Qualifications
Educated to degree level. Must hold or be willing to work towards CIH Level 4 qualification in Managing Housing Maintenance or CIH Level 5.