Strategy Surveyor

**Strategy Surveyor**

**circa £45,000 per annum plus excellent benefits**

As Anchor spend c£100m pa on portfolio investment and repairs, the role of a Portfolio Strategy Surveyor role helps prioritize spend and drives towards the goals of creating more efficiency and more homes. You will assist with leading the development of area portfolio strategy reviews across the entire Anchor portfolio.

You will be part of a small team that supports the development of area Strategic Portfolio reviews, coordinates inputs from operational departments particularly the Finance, Strategic Asset Investment, Estates, Health & Safety, and Sustainability Teams. The output of this process will be a rolling programme of holistic portfolio strategies which will inform the investment programme and identify opportunities for further development of the estate.

Working closely with the Development team and external consultants, you will make recommendations to the business whether to progress these opportunities as part of the Development programme or to conclude that they are unfeasible.

**About you**:
As this is a key role, you will need to have a pro-active approach to ensure that the portfolio strategy meets the needs of our customers and the objectives of the organisation, and creates a practical, financially sustainable, deliverable plan.

You will also have/be:

- Educated to degree level in estate management or other relevant discipline.
- A member of professional estates body e.g., RICS, RIBA, RTPI. qualification (e.g., MRICS)
- At least 2 years’ experience within a property role, ideally with some strategic experience along with a good understanding of operational property matters.
- A background in housing could be helpful but not essential.
- Some experience in property management and property strategies.
- An understanding of cashflow analysis with the ability to scope, interrogate and interpret the options appraisal process, and generate sound risk-based recommendations and decisions.
- Good business and commercial acumen, with experience of communicating with a wide range of senior stakeholders.
- Sound CRM skills and a strong understanding of their importance.
- Able to work within decision making structures to facilitate and demonstrate effective decision making
- Ability to interpret complex data to inform decision making.
- Strong communication skills that will inspire confidence across a wide range of stakeholders.

**Anchor - a great place to work**

Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.

We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.

**A rewarding environment**

From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need.

**Health & happiness**
- Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
- Mental health support
- Flexible working options

**Finance**
- Pension plan - contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
- Quick and easy pension transfer service
- Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
- Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more

**Career**
- Ongoing personal and professional development programme
- Leadership Pathways online learning resources
- Career progression and promotion opportunities

**Celebrating diversity, celebrating you**

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.

We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.

We are a member of Inclusive Employers, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Menopause Friendly and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant, HouseProud Pledge and Age Friendly Employer Pledge schemes.