Head - Equity, Joint Venture and Partnerships Portfolio Management (Analytics)

Head - Equity, Joint Venture and Partnerships Portfolio Management (Analytics)

A bit about the role... 

Closing date 10th July 2025

Interviews w/c 21st July 2025

This is a unique opportunity to join the Agency at a pivotal moment in housing delivery. We’re offering a unique opportunity to be part of the growth of our Product, Equity and Partnerships (PEP) team—driving innovation and impact in housing and regeneration. The PEP team makes selective equity investments into delivery platforms, including partnerships, joint ventures, and third-party investment funds. These investments leverage broader capital and capabilities to deliver outcomes that far exceed the Agency’s direct contribution. 

Working in the Portfolio Management function of the PEP team, the Head of Portfolio Management (Analytics) will play a key role in shaping the future of housing by supporting the team’s mission to attract private capital and new delivery partners across all housing sectors. This role directly supports the Government’s wider housing and regeneration ambitions.

Reporting to the Assistant Director for Equity, Joint Ventures and Partnerships, you will:

Lead the development and management of portfolio analytics tools and databases (e.g., Python, R, SQL, Tableau) to enable robust financial analysis and risk management.

Support business planning across the Agency and Investment Directorate, ensuring effective financial planning and resource allocation.

Drive data visualisation and insight, enhancing decision-making and strengthening the case for equity investment within Homes England and with key stakeholders.

You’ll join a growing, experienced team committed to bringing rigour and innovation to investment management processes.

 A bit about you… 

 You will bring a strong background as a quant analyst, finance, or real estate professional, with a passion for using your expertise to improve the affordability and accessibility of housing across all tenures. You will be comfortable navigating complex financial and data analysis, leading on technical and commercial issues, and managing senior stakeholder expectations with confidence and resilience.

Your understanding of capital markets, real estate investment metrics, and asset management tools will be matched by your ability to communicate insights clearly—through compelling reports, visualisations, and strategic narratives. You will be proficient in Microsoft Excel and other relevant asset management systems; and experienced in overseeing the development of investment tools that support a robust investment management platform.

Equally important will be your interpersonal skills. You will be a collaborative and inclusive leader, capable of managing and motivating colleagues, and engaging constructively with partners. You’ll bring an enquiring mind, a willingness to think laterally, and the confidence to challenge assumptions and drive innovation. Your approach will be shaped by a strong understanding of the commercial and operational impact of our work, and a commitment to delivering real social value.

This is more than a technical role—it’s a chance to shape the future of housing in England through data-driven insight, strategic investment, and meaningful collaboration.

You will have a degree level qualification and or equivalent relevant accreditation / experience such as a professional qualification in economics, data science, accountancy, or similar.  

Your career to date will demonstrate an understanding or experience in some or all of: 

Real estate development and investment. 

Strong understanding of investment principles, risk management, and regulatory and governance requirements

Portfolio management / Fund management 

Data analysis and asset management tools and software, such as Power BI, Python, R, SQL,Tableau etc.

Ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences.

Management skills, with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams.

Familiarity with machine learning/ AI, Cloud Platforms, Quant Platforms

Strategic mindset with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.

 Who are we?  

We believe that affordable, quality homes in well-designed places are key to improving people’s lives. As the government’s housing and regeneration agency, we create thriving new places and transform urban areas, combining the full breadth of our powers, expertise, land, capital and influence to bring investment to communities and get more homes built. 

We form long-term partnerships that bridge the gap between the public and private sector to meet local needs and aspirations. We use our influence to champion the creation of sustainable homes, communities and places that are brilliantly designed for the people that live there now, and in the future. And we use our funding and support to build a more resilient, diverse and innovative housing sector, helping new entrants in the market, encouraging modern methods of construction and design, and promoting the utmost attention to building safety. 

Together with our partners, we’re accelerating the pace of house building, remediation and regeneration across the country, as we seek to deliver ever more affordable homes in places people are proud to call home for generations to come. 

 What we offer...  

As well as a competitive salary and 33 days annual leave, we are committed to 50/50 hybrid working. We’ll support you, wherever possible, so that you don’t miss out on what matters to you.  

Internal applicants: please note that if you are successful, the salary you are offered will be in accordance with our pay controls and pay policy. You can find these on the recruitment pages of the intranet. 

 If you are a member of a professional body, we’ll pay for your membership and once you get your digital kit, you’ll be good to go.  

We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications. We also encourage you to apply using the full application option as opposed to quick apply, this is especially important if you would like to indicate to us that you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme.  

 If your application is shortlisted to interview we will require you to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at this stage.