The Vacancy
Join our team as an Asset Management Analyst

We’re excited to welcome two experienced Analysts to join our dynamic team on a permanent basis, one role is available to start shortly and the other to begin in June 2025.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our growing Strategic Asset Management team, where you can contribute to our mission of investing in people and places to create a stronger, more sustainable future.

In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining reliable and up to date Asset Management information for the organisation. You’ll also dive into analysing stock data to support stock reinvestment planning whilst working closely with departments across the business to ensure we are capturing and using the data accurately and efficiently.

If you love working with data, this position is perfect for you! You’ll be handling large data sets, so having strong Excel skills and experience with large database software is essential. Join us and help shape the future of our Asset Management strategy!

Some things we need from you

Experience of working with large database software and manipulating data extracts, particularly stock condition component data
Strong ICT skills, with a high degree of proficiency in excel and
Previous administration experience and experience of working closely with customers
Proven experience of balancing a heavy workload, prioritising as necessary
Evidence of having delivered effectively in a results/service driven environment
Experience in working in a property/estates/maintenance team and of contract administration would be desirable.
Experience of working with housing management systems such as Open Housing or similar would be desirable
While this role is home-based, you should be able to travel to our Group offices and other locations as needed, approximately once/twice a month. Our Group offices are conveniently located at Birmingham Business Park in Solihull and Central Park in Worcester.

Some of the great benefits we can offer you:

Up to 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy and sell leave
Family friendly policies including generous Paternity, Maternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave plus 3 days paid Urgent Domestic Leave
Medicash membership for all employees which includes access to an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership and exclusive discounts
Health Cash Plan worth up to £1700 p/a with cashback for dental, optical, physio and complementary therapies and more
Pension scheme with minimum employee contributions of up to 3% and Platform will contribute up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions)
Learning and Development opportunities
Employee reward and recognition scheme with wellbeing hub and discount from a wide range of retailers
How to apply:

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career with a dynamic and forward-thinking social housing group, now is a great time to join Platform. We offer an inclusive and supportive environment, excellent benefits, and family-friendly policies.

Simply click “apply now” to complete a short online application and upload your current CV

For more details about the role, please refer to the attached job description or if you have any questions, feel free to contact Kelly Hughes [email protected] (Asset Data Manager)

Interviews:

We aim to hold interviews via Microsoft teams during the week of 24th February 25 and will contact shortlisted candidates to arrange a suitable time.
The Company
Join us and find your purpose at Platform!

Working with us is more than just a job, you will be joining an amazing organisation that values you and your contribution, and where you can truly make a difference and change people’s lives.

You will join the largest social housing association in the Midlands. We’re much more than just houses; we build homes, strong communities, and make a real and positive difference to the lives of our customers.

We recognise the unique and individual needs of people, so if you are interested in this role but would like to explore a different way of working to the standard Monday to Friday, 9-5 approach, then please highlight this on your application or discuss it with us at the interview stage.  After all, we want to attract the best people to work for us and we know that one size does not fit all.

Platform is a great place to work, we offer lots of opportunities for you to get involved, share ideas and shape what we do – from networking groups through to fun community and social events.  This is an exciting time to join us, that will provide you with real exposure to the wider dynamics of a truly modern housing association that will play a major part in delivering our 5-year corporate strategy.

If we receive a high number of applications, this vacancy may expire prior to the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Platform Housing Group are committed to building a healthy, vibrant and inclusive organisation that treats people with respect and creates opportunities for all.