Strategic Asset Appraisal Manager – Exeter

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 (url removed)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed