Strategic Asset Appraisal Manager – Exeter

Salary: £50,400 – £56,000 Location: Exeter / Hybrid Working Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Permanent Interview Date: 15th October 2026

We’re recruiting for an experienced Strategic Asset Appraisal Manager to join a leading social housing provider in Exeter. This is a senior strategic role for someone with extensive social housing asset or property management experience , combining data, commercial insight and property knowledge to drive intelligent investment decisions across a large housing portfolio.

The Role

You’ll take the lead on strategic asset appraisals, helping determine the best long-term outcomes for homes, schemes and land. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading detailed asset appraisals across individual properties, blocks, schemes and clusters
• Assessing physical, financial, strategic, legal and regulatory performance
• Developing robust business cases for investment, regeneration, repurposing or disposal
• Analysing portfolio data, valuations, costs and funding options
• Leading individual property appraisal and land optimisation processes
• Identifying opportunities alongside Development, Regeneration and New Business teams
• Supporting decant strategies and helping reduce rent loss
• Building strong relationships with local authorities and strategic partners
• Improving processes through data, automation and structured problem-solving
• Providing visible leadership and bringing teams together to deliver change

What We’re Looking For

You’ll need:

• Extensive asset/property management experience within social housing
• Strong housing leadership experience, including successfully leading teams through change
• Excellent understanding of property condition and long-term asset performance
• Confidence analysing valuations, costs, funding and investment options
• Strong knowledge of the legal and planning considerations around development and disposal
• Ability to turn complex property and financial data into clear strategic recommendations
• Experience delivering cross-functional improvements
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Relevant A-Level or higher qualification in construction/property
• RICS, CIOB or RIBA membership would be advantageous.

Package

• £50,400 – £56,000
• Exeter
• Hybrid – typically 2–3 days office-based depending on business requirements
• 37 hours per week
• Permanent

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the role without requiring sponsorship.

Interested? Apply today or contact Carol at RGB Recruitment for a confidential chat. Please send CV over to