Asset Manager

In this Property and Asset Manager role, you will lead the property's upkeep and asset program for a charitable housing provider. You’ll ensure homes and communal spaces meet high standards and regulatory requirements while steering lifecycle planning and investments. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to deliver large-scale works, sustainability initiatives, and effective procurement. The position offers senior leadership responsibility with a focus on impact, compliance, and continuous improvement in housing for older adults.

• competitive salary
• 24 days annual leave plus additional company day
• Defined contribution pension scheme (up to 6%)
• Death in service benefit
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Employee Assistance Programme

• Deliver the organisation’s asset management strategy and maintain the asset register
• Manage voids and ensure turnaround processes are efficient
• Develop and monitor budgets for repairs, maintenance and investment programmes
• Lead procurement for property-related contracts, ensuring value for money
• Oversee contractor performance, insurance and H&S documentation
• Ensure compliance with legislation, standards and regulatory requirements
• Maintain risk assessments and address emerging risks effectively
• Manage delivery of large-scale works and sustainability initiatives
• Provide technical input on new schemes, life-cycle costs and property handovers
• Line manage property and facilities staff, setting objectives and coordinating workloads
• Support recruitment, training and development of team members
• Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships

• Previous experience as Property/Asset Manager or similar senior role
• At least 5 years’ asset management experience with 3 years in a managerial role
• Experience managing repairs, maintenance programmes and major works projects
• Understanding of procurement practices, health & safety legislation and compliance requirements
• Strong planning, organisational and IT skills
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle

• Strong planning and organisational abilities
• Stakeholder relationship management
• Team leadership and development
• Asset management
• Lifecycle cost analysis
• Procurement management