Head of Strategic Asset Management in Bristol

Head of Strategic Asset Management Location: 100 Temple Street Redcliffe Bristol BS1 6AN Salary: £78,817 - £86,607 Contract: Full Time, Permanent The Challenge Bristol is a city on the rise. As we transform housing opportunities for communities across the city, we’re committed to making our environment more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient. This is a unique opportunity to lead our Strategic Asset Management function and play a key role in shaping the future of housing in Bristol. Your Role As Head of Strategic Asset Management, you will drive our long‑term investment strategies to maximise the value and performance of our housing assets. Leading a proactive and innovative team, you’ll ensure the delivery of safe, sustainable, and high‑quality homes across our diverse housing portfolio.Lead the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) asset portfolio, covering 28,500 homes, 62 high‑rise and 440 low‑rise blocks, garages, and a commercial estate. Oversee building safety, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations, and embed a culture of safety across the housing portfolio. Drive compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements, particularly in building safety, energy, and landlord compliance. Oversee the "golden thread" of asset data, ensuring accurate insights inform investment decisions. Develop costed 30‑year investment plans aligned to our business strategy. Manage stakeholder relationships across council services, government bodies, and local communities.About You You are a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of asset management, investment planning, and regulatory compliance in housing. With experience leading multi‑disciplinary teams, you bring strong people‑management skills, financial acumen, and a data‑driven approach to decision‑making. QualificationsA relevant professional qualification in a property‑related field (or equivalent experience). A track record of leading asset strategy for large organisations. Expertise in building safety, risk management, and housing policy. Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills. Experience using digital technology to enhance service delivery.The Benefits We offer a competitive salary alongside a generous holiday entitlement, flexible working options, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Closing Date 12th April 2026 Interview Dates Planning to interview week commencing 27th April 2026 Equal Opportunity At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We particularly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are currently under‑represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2026-04-30