Head of Group Assets (Property Management)
Thirteen Group is seeking a Head of Group Assets to lead the effective management of our property interests and maximise value across our diverse asset portfolio. The role will facilitate and manage asset disposals and acquisitions, renegotiate property terms on existing stock, and oversee the commercial portfolio to secure best value in both asset and income terms. As the lead expert on asset interests, you’ll provide clear direction on freehold, leasehold and complex tenure arrangements, ensuring the organisation’s ownership, control and financial position are protected and optimised. This hybrid role includes working from home with occasional days in the Hudson Quay office in Middlesbrough.
Benefits
- Salary £79,098 per annum
- Annual leave starting at 28 days, rising to 31 days after three years, a day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays
- Pension up to 17% contributions (flexible rates of up to 7% colleague and up to 10% employer)
- Simply Health – save money on common health expenses and get access to health and wellbeing support services
- T’dar Discount & Reward platform giving huge savings on everyday brands
- Opportunities to buy and sell annual leave
Key Responsibilities
- Drive key property transactions across the portfolio, including disposals, acquisitions and mergers
- Lead initiatives to enhance asset performance and support strategic decision‑making using data and insights for property viability, repurposing, or disposal
- Oversee property management for land and commercial portfolios, delivering repair and management programmes and managing landlord & tenant services (rents, leases, purchases, sales)
- Overall responsibility for facilities management, contracts and supplier performance
- Embed strategies to maximise value and performance across a diverse commercial asset base, managing risk and regulatory changes
Qualifications / About You
- Significant experience in a commercial property role, with technical knowledge and grounding in property management; MRICS accreditation desirable or in progress
- In‑depth knowledge of the Landlord and Tenants Act and strategy/policy development in the commercial sector
- Expertise in leasing, letting, leaseholds, landlord and tenancy management
- Strong people manager, skilled in leading, inspiring and motivating teams
- Excellent influencing and negotiation skills to engage stakeholders, customers and senior leaders
At Thirteen, we work together to provide quality homes, build stronger communities and support people to live well. As the largest housing association in the North East and among the top 25 nationally, we manage over 36,000 homes with over 1,600 colleagues delivering services to around 100,000 customers. Our vision is to be the most trusted housing association, with happy customers at the heart of everything we do.
Recruitment Process
We do not use recruitment agencies. If you’re successful, we will verify your right to work in the UK. We are not a Skilled Worker Sponsoring Employer at this time.
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