Head of Asset Management

Company: The Abbey
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Head of Asset Management

2026-09-27T00:00:00

Location: Abbey Hey, Greater Manchester, GB, M18 8

Application Deadline: 2026-12-30T07:01:31.623

Reference: JN-082026-7078862 | Posted: 2026-08-07 | Location: Greater Manchester, England, GB | Contract type: Temporary | Company: Michael Page | Job function: Property | Subsector: Property & Asset Management | Sector: Property | Consultant name: Marc Jennings | Consultant phone: +44 161 829 0376

About Our Client

Our client is a leading Greater Manchester housing provider who oversee the management of over 15,000 properties around the area.

Job Description

  • Provide strategic leadership for the strategic asset & investment team, to contribute to the achievement of strategic priorities to deliver high quality services that include:
    • Lead accountability for the 25m annual capital programme
    • Lead accountability for developing the capital programme for the HRA 30-year business plan
    • Lead accountability for ensuring the accurate and timely condition surveying of 1bn stock portfolio
    • Lead accountability in developing and leading the delivery of Building Safety, Decent Homes, Zero Carbon, and Environmental Works for 1bn portfolio
    • Lead officer in developing the council’s HRA strategic asset management and investment strategy and programme, working in partnership with the political and senior executive, partners, contractors, and residents

The Successful Applicant

A successful Interim Head of Asset Management Investment should have:

  • Significant social housing knowledge and understanding of public services delivered at a place level and the structural, legislative, and policy context within which these services operate
  • An understanding of the national and regional policy context for local government and social housing
  • Previous managerial experience within a social housing environment

What’s on Offer

  • Daily rate of 500/day
  • Temporary contract offering a challenging and rewarding role in the public sector
  • Opportunity to work in Manchester, contributing to impactful property management projects
  • People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

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Posted: October 6th, 2026