Head of Asset Improvement

Job title: Head of Asset Improvement

Salary: SCP 61-64 (£87,178-£93,305) pro rata per annum

Contract: Fixed Term (1 Year)

Work pattern: 35 Hours per week worked Monday-Friday

Location: Glasgow

Requirements: Level 1 Disclosure required / Degree, professional qualification, or equivalent experience in a built environment, property, construction, asset management or related discipline.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Group's investment and asset improvement programmes, shaping how we invest in our homes and neighbourhoods to deliver excellent outcomes for customers. You'll provide strategic leadership, drive innovation and use data-led decision making to ensure investment priorities deliver maximum value and long-term impact.

You will have a strong track record of developing and delivering complex investment programmes, managing substantial budgets and leading multi-disciplinary teams.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will:

• Extensive experience in asset management, property investment, programme delivery or a related built environment discipline.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, develop and inspire high-performing teams.
• Excellent strategic planning, programme management and budget management capability.
• Experience working within a regulated environment, with a sound understanding of governance, assurance and compliance requirements.
• The ability to analyse complex information, identify risks and opportunities, and make evidence-based decisions.
• A commitment to customer-focused service delivery, continuous improvement and innovation.

The benefits we offer

We offer a sector-leading benefits package.

The successful candidate will receive:

• a rewarding career with a competitive salary;
• access to a contributory pension scheme;
• excellent leave entitlements;
• enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave;
• contributions towards dental, optical, driving lessons and more;
• access to staff inclusion networks promoting an inclusive workplace;
• support to develop and grow your career through learning and development opportunities; and
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme.

Committed to inclusion

At Wheatley, we are always looking to improve diversity within our teams. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and achieve their full potential.

We actively celebrate our individual differences and recognise the collective strength they bring to our organisation. It's important our teams represent the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from any under-represented groups.

We want all our candidates to shine. If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you feel more comfortable during the recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment@wheatley-group.com

For a chat about the role, please contact David Logan, Director of Assets and Investment on David.Logan@wheatley-group.com or 07964974128

Closing date: Friday 23rd October 2026 at 5pm

Interview date: W/C 26th October 2026

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