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This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
Closing Date: Friday 19th June, 9am
Interview Dates: Tuesday 30th June 2026 - in person
We are looking for an Asset Operations Manager to join us to lead and develop a modern strategic asset management service. This is a fantastic opportunity for a leader who values collaboration, trust, and doing the right thing for customers, colleagues, and communities.
The role
In this role, you will create a supportive and empowering environment, taking responsibility for the delivery of asset investment activity including capital works, stock condition data, and planned and cyclical programmes.
Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will deliver a high‑quality, customer‑focused service aligned with strategic priorities, modelling a proactive and coaching leadership style that promotes continuous improvement and innovation.
You will lead the delivery of major works and improvement programmes, maintaining strong financial control, value for money, and high levels of customer satisfaction. This includes overseeing contractors and consultants, embedding the requirements of Awaab’s Law, addressing damp, mould and condensation issues, managing Section 20 consultation processes, and overseeing Disabled Facilities Grant works, while ensuring robust processes are in place to protect the organisation in relation to disrepair and insurance claims.
About you
We are looking for someone with a recognised construction‑related qualification and solid experience within the affordable housing or construction sector.
You will have experience managing refurbishment or major works programmes, leading and developing teams, and working with asset data to inform strategic decision‑making. A strong understanding of health and safety is essential, along with a genuine commitment to customer satisfaction and service excellence.
This role requires a full driving licence and access to insured transport to support travel between sites.
If you are a values‑led leader who is passionate about improving homes, supporting communities, and developing people, we would love to hear from you.
What we can offer in return:
32 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Holiday purchase scheme –buy up to an additional 5 days holiday per year
Holiday buy back scheme – bdht will buy up to 10 days holiday back from staff
Team budget every year to enjoy an afternoon out as a team
Electric vehicle leasing scheme through Octopus Energy
Pension scheme – defined contributions pension administered by the Social Housing Pension Scheme (SHPS)
Life insurance is available to members of the pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Healthcare Cash Back Scheme – Healthshield
Retail discounts scheme
Long Service Awards (given at 1 year, 5 years and in increments of 5 years following this)
Reimbursement for professional subscription fees
Corporate Sponsorship opportunities
Reimbursement for HRT pre-paid certificates
Reimbursement for annual flu jab
Free parking and refreshments
Monthly staff compliments raffle
Wellbeing calendar of events throughout the year
Bdht reserves the right to close vacancies before the stated closing date where the volume of applications is extremely high.
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The Company
BDHT employs 170 people and is dedicated to providing excellent services to our customers by having excellent staff. We are very much a learning organisation. We have a major commitment to identifying transferable skills within our employees and creating opportunities for individuals to grow.
BDHT is a people based organisation and our people are actively encouraged to 'bring their whole selves to work'. The things that are important to you become important to us too.
We believe in our people, and actively support them based upon three core themes: ‘Look after yourself’, ‘Look after your colleagues’ and ‘Look after the business’.
We are a great employer who pays fairly and has excellent terms and conditions. But above all we absolutely recognise that good performance is linked to happy staff, so we actively encourage fun and expect that it is part of the normal working day.
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Our Benefits
Pension Scheme
32 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays
Employee Assistance Programme
Agile Working
Mental Health First Aiders
Holiday Buy Back Scheme
Healthcare Cash Back Scheme
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