Thank you for your interest in joining Be First as our new Head of Asset Management.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of one of London's most ambitious regeneration programmes. As Barking & Dagenham Council's regeneration and development company, Be First is accelerating growth across the borough, helping to deliver new homes, create jobs and unlock opportunities for local people and businesses.

As our Head of Asset Management, you'll play a pivotal role in this journey. Leading our commercial property portfolio, you'll establish and develop a strategic asset management function that maximises value, drives regeneration and supports the long-term ambitions of both Be First and the Council. From delivering immediate commercial opportunities to shaping a long-term asset strategy, you'll have the autonomy to influence how one of London's most significant regeneration portfolios evolves.

We're looking for an experienced commercial property leader who combines strategic thinking with commercial acumen, enjoys building strong relationships and thrives in a collaborative environment. In return, you'll join an organisation with an ambitious vision, a talented team and a genuine commitment to creating lasting, positive change.

Within this website, you'll find more information about Be First, the role and the opportunity to help shape the future of Barking & Dagenham. We hope it gives you a sense of both the scale of our ambition and the impact you could have as part of our team.

Our mission

To accelerate regeneration in the borough, so that no-one is left behind.

We aim to ensure that 50,000 new homes are built, and 20,000 new jobs created by 2037.

Work with us

Be First is a unique company. We pride ourselves on having the business acumen of the private sector and the ethos of the public sector - “public purpose, commercial drive”. And we’re working in London’s fastest developing borough. There’s no better place for talented regeneration professionals.

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Three men in suits celebrating with raised fists, one holding a checkered flag, standing in front of a modern brick building with glass balconies.

Key Contacts

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact the following consultants at our recruitment partner, Tile Hill, who will be happy to answer any questions that are not covered here:

Liam Young, Senior Consultant – Executive Search

07760 695867

liam.young@tile-hill.co.uk

Dylan Craven, Researcher – Executive Search

07442 408861

dylan.craven@tile-hill.co.uk