What we’re looking for: Are you passionate about leading a team towards high performance and achieving results? Do you have previous experience in managing asset management functions, particularly options appraisals and asset portfolio reviews? Are you able to deliver asset disposal strategies and financial targets? Can you confidently forge and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders? Do you have understanding and experience of relevant sector legislation including anti-money laundering regulations, building safety policy and the housing act? If so, this role is perfect for you! Here at Peabody, we have two opportunities for a Senior Project Manager – Asset Optimisation on a Permanent basis at our Westminster bridge Road office. A bit about the role: As a Senior Project Manager – Asset Optimisation, reporting to the Head of Asset Optimisation, you will have a key role within the Asset Optimisation team in helping Peabody reach its disposal target and maximise the potential of its assets by applying a dynamic approach to asset management. The role will assist the Head of Asset Optimisation in creating a new asset performance model, which will create a priority index to identify assets that should undergo a full options appraisal. To provide operational leadership to a team of project managers and sales officers in the identification of underperforming assets and lead on the delivery of the asset optimisation programme across Peabody’s existing asset portfolio. Oversee void disposal activity, evaluating market strategies to guarantee that property sales deliver optimal financial benefits consistent with the disposal target. Some of the key results for the role include: Lead a team of project managers and sales officers in the delivery of the asset optimisation programme, particularly around our voids disposals; reviewing asset data to identify poorly performing properties and investment opportunities to ensure the Asset Optimisation team reaches annual disposal targets/budgets. Assess condition of properties/schemes to include within options appraisals, including collating and evaluating key performance indicators to support investment options and ensure properties are fit for future use. Prepare reports to support recommendations for best use of assets. Oversee the disposal activities of property assets, including (but not limited to) the facilitation of legal documentation, contracts of sale, sales negotiation and sales completions. Manage and maintain professional relationships with external consultants and contractors. This role will require a UK driver’s licence and access to a vehicle, a minimum of 1 - 2 days working in the Westminster Bridge Road office. A bit about us: 160 years after it was established, Peabody is one of the oldest not-for-profit housing associations in the UK. The Peabody Group is responsible for more than 107,000 homes, with around 220,000 residents across London and the Home Counties. We also have around 20,000 care and support customers. Our purpose is to help people flourish, and we are getting closer to residents by taking a local approach. We are committed to delivering a responsive and easily accessible repairs service and investing in our existing homes so they are safe and well maintained. Our retrofit projects will make thousands of our homes more energy efficient. We work with councils and communities to promote economic inclusion, tackle inequality and poverty, and prioritise wellbeing. Here just a few of the benefits for working at Peabody: Flexible and hybrid working (depending on the role) Up to 30 days’ annual holiday plus bank holidays Competitive salaries that are benchmarked regularly against current market rates Two additional paid volunteering days each year Flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal 4 x salary life assurance Up to 10% pension contribution Are you ready to apply? PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer. To be considered for the position of Senior Project Manager – Asset Optimisation, please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button and submit both your CV and a bit about why we should consider you for the role. Interviews will be held weeks commencing 10th and 17th June. If you need to ask us anything else at all, feel free to drop an email to [email protected] and one of our team will be in touch. Peabody reserves the right to close this advert before the advertised closing date, depending on the number of applications received.