Assistant Director Asset Investment and Sustainability Capital Works

Assistant Director of Asset Investment and Sustainability (AIS)

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Employer:  Sutton Housing Partnership Ltd

Location(s): Sutton Gate, London

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full Time, average of 3-days per week onsite

Grade Band: EMT4

Hours Per Week: 36

Salary Range Competitive salary of £93,660 - £95,600 pa, plus LGPS pension and attractive benefits. Pay award pending for 2026

Enhancements/Additional Payments: Market Supplement of £2.5k

Leave Entitlement: 33 days

Closing Date: 22nd June 2026

Anticipated Interview Date(s): 30th June 2026

SUTTON HOUSING PARTNERSHIP

We are a groundbreaking, innovative housing partnership working as a not-for-profit organisation in the Borough of Sutton with ambitious objectives for making Sutton a great place to live.

Formed in April 2006 as an Arms Length Management Organisation (ALMO) we work in partnership with Sutton Council and its residents, managing over 6,000 council properties and over 1,470 leasehold properties in Sutton.

The Opportunity:

This is one of those roles where the brief is simple on paper but the impact is anything but.

Sutton Housing Partnership (SHP) is seeking an exceptional senior leader to join us as the Assistant Director of Asset Investment and Sustainability. This role is crucial for delivering real outputs and maximum value for our residents and the organisation. You will operate at a senior level to lead and motivate teams, foster collaborative working relationships, and drive our Major Works and sustainability agenda.

You’ll be operating at a strategic level, but close enough to delivery to know exactly where performance is won or lost.

Key Responsibilities Will Include:

You’ll lead the capital investment programme end-to-end from developing intelligent, data-led major works programmes through to procurement, contractor management and delivery.

This role sits at the centre of asset strategy, sustainability and operational delivery. You’ll be responsible for ensuring programmes are compliant, commercially sound and deliver real value both in terms of asset performance and resident experience

Leading the Asset Investment & Sustainability function, setting direction and driving a high-performance culture
Developing and delivering major works programmes in excess of £20m, ensuring they are data-led, efficient and aligned to strategic priorities
 Overseeing procurement activity, ensuring compliance, value for money and strong commercial outcomes
Managing contractor and supply chain performance, ensuring works are delivered to quality, cost and programme expectations
Ensuring full compliance with asset management, building safety and regulatory requirements
Owning budget planning, financial control and long-term investment forecasting
Driving resident engagement strategy across major works programmes, ensuring a strong and consistent customer experience
Leading service improvement and change initiatives to enhance performance, efficiency and delivery standards
Working as part of the senior leadership team, collaborating across services to deliver organisational objectives
Qualifications Required:

Educated to degree level
A professional building services qualification, e.g., RICS, CIOB.
CIH Level 4 qualification in Managing Housing Maintenance or CIH Level 5 - Those willing to work or who are working towards the qualification are encouraged to apply
Essential Requirements:

This is a role for someone already operating at senior level within social housing asset investment or capital works.

Significant experience leading major works programmes within social housing
Proven track record delivering large-scale capital investment programmes (£20m+)
Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience managing budgets and driving value for money
Deep understanding of asset management, building safety and regulatory frameworks
Experience leading teams and driving performance at scale
Strong procurement and contractor management capability
Experience delivering service improvement and organisational change
Professional qualification such as RICS, CIOB or CIH Level 5 (or equivalent experience)
SHP Total Reward Offer Includes:

33 days annual leave, plus statutory holidays
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependents
Hybrid working and a modern, flexible working environment
Simply Health medical cash plan
Staff Benefit platform via Pluxee
HOME Award scheme1

Before applying, please refer to the role profile and ensure you meet the essential criteria.

Closing Date: 14th June 2026

Anticipated interview date(s): 30th June 2026

We kindly request that Recruitment Agencies do not contact SHP with applicant CVs as they will not be considered