Director of Asset Investment & Compliance

£110,000 per year with a car allowance of £3,000 plus 3% of salary

Milton Keynes - Hybrid

Permanent, Full Time

At Amplius, we’re on a mission to deliver homes that make a difference. As a fresh and forward-focused social housing provider, we prioritise tenant safety, sustainability, and smart property investment.

As Director of Asset Investment & Compliance, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of housing. Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, you’ll lead the charge in driving innovation, quality, and value across our housing stock. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference and spearhead bold, transformative strategies that impact lives and communities.

Salary: £110,000 per year with a car allowance of £3,000 plus 3% of salary.

Contract: Permanent, full time

Hours: 36.25 hours (Monday to Friday 8.45am – 5pm)

Location: This is a hybrid role, where you can work from any of our offices (MK, Rushden, Boston, or Peterborough) at least one day per week, with the option to work from home on the remaining days.

Snapshot of your role

Shaping and delivering a five-year operational plan focused on safety, compliance, and property excellence.
Overseeing a £60m budget to drive smart investments and innovative solutions for customers and stakeholders.
Setting clear KPIs to exceed standards in areas such as fire safety, gas and electrical compliance, and asbestos management.
Leading high-performing teams through change while building strong partnerships with contractors, regulators, and community groups.
Developing long-term strategies for property investment and maintenance to meet evolving customer needs.
Driving cost efficiencies and identifying savings opportunities without compromising service quality.
Championing the adoption of innovative technologies and sustainable practices in housing operations.
Integrating the property compliance function to ensure safe, high-quality homes for customers.
Maintaining customer and regulatory safety during organisational change.
Establishing a commercial contracting function to maximise value from maintenance contracts.
Collaborating with teams to define and deliver future home standards that meet customers’ changing expectations.

Your toolkit for success

-We’re looking for a leader with vision, passion, and the expertise to back it up. Key skills and experiences include:

-Proven leadership experience, with a focus on building and managing high-performing teams.

-Skilled in using property data and asset intelligence to create actionable investment and safety plans.

-Strong ability to build trust and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

-Commercially savvy, driving value from contracts while ensuring quality and compliance.

-In-depth knowledge of housing law, compliance, and regulated environments.

-Experienced in managing large budgets and achieving financial stability.

-Proven ability to drive operational improvements and implement practical, innovative solutions.

-Clear and effective communicator, able to engage and motivate people at all levels.

While social housing experience is advantageous, what really matters is your ability to adapt, think strategically, and lead with confidence in a regulated environment.

Please read the attached Job Description before applying so you get the full scope of the role.

Why join Amplius?

-31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

-Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

-Paid qualifications and professional subscriptions

-Health and wellbeing support

-Pension contribution up to 10%

-Carers leave

-Cycle to work scheme

-Electric car lease scheme

-Paid fertility and maternity leave

-Financial Wellbeing support

-Free flu jabs

-Life assurance

Grow with us

Your development matters to us. With tailored training programs, ongoing feedback, and career progression pathways, we support you to advance as far as you want to go.

Make a real impact

Our mission is rooted in service and community. Your work will contribute directly to improving the lives of people in the communities we serve.

Environmental and social impact

We’re dedicated to sustainability and social responsibility, taking real steps to protect our planet and foster inclusivity.

Our values

We’re committed to inclusivity, respect, and integrity. We encourage all of our colleagues to embody these values, working together to create a positive, empowering environment.

Important - We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK. You must reside in the UK for the duration of your employment and provide Right to Work evidence.

A full UK driving license is essential for this role.

Closing: 20 January

Phone screening: 29 January

Interviews: 4 February

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in response to an overwhelming number of applications or a change in business priorities.

Have questions? Contact the Amplius Recruitment Team and we’ll be in touch to support you with any questions, queries or conundrums!

The Company

Amplius is one of the largest housing providers across the Midlands, East and Southeast of England. We own and manage more than 37,000 homes and deliver a range of quality services, including care and support, specialist housing and home ownership options. We’re a team of over 1,300 colleagues driven to have a positive impact on people’s lives and provide affordable homes that make a difference

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