Property and Asset Manager

Overview

In this role you will lead the property and asset management function to ensure homes and communal spaces meet high standards and regulatory requirements. You will align with the organisation’s mission to provide safe, affordable housing for older people and drive improvements across asset management, maintenance, and sustainability. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver efficient repairs, lifecycle planning, and risk mitigation, shaping the future of housing provision. This senior position offers a meaningful leadership opportunity in a growing charitable housing organisation.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• 24 days annual leave
• defined contribution pension
• cycle-to-work and commuter travel schemes
• flexible working arrangements
• on-site parking

Responsibilities

• Deliver the asset management strategy and maintain the asset register
• Manage voids and optimise turnaround processes
• Develop and monitor repair, maintenance and investment budgets
• Lead procurement for property contracts and ensure 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
• Manage delivery of large-scale works and sustainability initiatives
• Provide technical input on new schemes, lifecycle costs and handovers
• Line manage property and facilities staff, set objectives and coordinate workloads
• Support recruitment, training and development of team members
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships

Key requirements

• 5+ years in asset management with 3+ years in a managerial role
• Experience managing repairs, maintenance programmes and major works
• Understanding of procurement practices and compliance with health & safety
• Strong planning, organisational and IT skills
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle

• strong planning
• organisational
• stakeholder relationship management
• asset management
• procurement
• health & safety compliance

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