The posting
Job Description
Role: Head of Stock Investment
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Worker Type: Hybrid Worker
Salary: Grade SLMG 5 – starting salary of £63,466 per annum (level 1), rising to £66,147 per annum (level 4).
Location: Loxley House, NG2 3NG
We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for a talented individual to join our workforce as the Head of Stock Investment - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…
Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement, and access to a generous pension scheme. We strive to create an innovative, inclusive, and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.
In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.
* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Head of Stock Investment to lead the strategic management and long-term investment of Nottingham City Council Housing Services' homes and assets. This is a key leadership role within our Asset Management Division and Housing Leadership Team, helping to ensure our homes are safe, sustainable, compliant and fit for the future.
You will lead the development of asset investment strategies, capital programmes and planned maintenance delivery, using high-quality stock condition data and insight to drive investment decisions. Working collaboratively across Housing Services, the wider Council and external partners, you will champion innovation, continuous improvement and resident-focused service delivery.
The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with housing legislation and regulatory standards, overseeing asset data and survey programmes, leading disrepair services, and driving the use of innovative technologies and predictive modelling to support effective asset management. You will also lead and develop multidisciplinary teams, manage significant budgets and contracts, and ensure investment priorities reflect the needs and feedback of tenants and leaseholders.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of council housing in Nottingham, delivering positive outcomes for residents while supporting the Council's commitments to equality, diversity, inclusion, sustainability and financial responsibility.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring a combination of strategic leadership, technical expertise and a passion for delivering high-quality housing services. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
- Extensive experience (over 5 years) in strategic asset management, housing stock investment planning.
- Proven ability to manage large-scale housing databases and deliver long-term investment programmes.
- Demonstrated understanding of housing legislation and compliance frameworks (e.g. Decent Homes standard, HHSRS, EPCs, CDM).
- Experience in producing and presenting complex asset reports to senior stakeholders.
- Strong leadership and team management experience across multidisciplinary functions.
In addition, while not essential if the criteria listed above it met, it is highly desirable for candidates to have Membership of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or an equivalent technical qualification in asset management, surveying, or construction.
You can find the full job description for this post here.
Please ensure you demonstrate clearly how you meet the requirements listed in the ‘About You’ section above in your CV & supporting document.
Please note: the successful postholder will require either:
- A Level 4 housing qualification, CIH qualification, or equivalent recognised housing management qualification; or
- A commitment to undertake and successfully complete an approved housing management qualification in line with the requirements of the Housing Professionalisation agenda and Competence and Conduct Standard.
We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) can be a helpful tool when preparing your application. AI can guide you, but only your own words and experiences truly matter – we want to see the real you. All examples and statements must be your own, accurate, and reflect your true experience and values. AI tools do not understand context, think critically, or assess the reliability of information, which means AI-generated responses can feel generic and may not accurately represent who you are. We recruit fairly and inclusively – showing your real self is what helps you succeed. For more information please click here.
Closing Date: 4th December 2026 (11:59pm) - Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date, and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Interview date: 15th and 17th December 2026 – Please note, this is subject to change.
If you have any queries about the role or the recruitment process, please contact us via email: [email protected]
If you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre: http://emss.org.uk/support
By applying to this job, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.
About Us
Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits.
In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:
- 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
- Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%
- Smart Working – to support your work life balance
- Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!
Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair, inclusive and Disability Confident Employer, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference.
If you are a disabled candidate and wish to be considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this within your application. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment journey.
We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving personnel, veterans, reservists and military families.
We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the LGBTQ+ community, or are disabled. These groups are currently underrepresented in our workforce, and we are committed to better reflecting the communities we serve.
We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and encourage candidates to discuss this with us during the recruitment process.
