Croydon Council
Asset Manager - Housing
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Asset Manager - Housing
Asset Manager – Housing Directorate, London Local Authority
A forward-thinking London local authority is seeking an experienced Asset Manager to join its Housing Directorate, with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality housing services and improving resident outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
The Asset Manager will receive an impactful leadership role in shaping and delivering the council’s asset management strategy, with the following core responsibilities:
- Leading and developing the asset management function, managing analysts and surveyors
- Driving the asset management strategy, ensuring alignment with organisation priorities and resident needs
- Overseeing stock condition surveys and ensuring robust, up-to-date property data
- Leading portfolio management, including acquisitions, disposals, and development schemes
- Managing and optimising asset data systems to support investment and decision-making
- Developing and overseeing the housing capital investment programme
- **Ensuring compliance with Decent Homes standards and statutory reporting requirements
- Engaging with residents, stakeholders, and partners to inform service improvements and investment decisions
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This role requires close collaboration with senior stakeholders across housing, finance, and corporate services, while acting as the lead expert on asset data, strategy, and investment planning.
Essential Requirements
To succeed in this challenging role, candidates must demonstrate:
- Proven experience in asset management within a social housing or public sector environment
- Strong track record in leading teams and delivering complex programmes or projects
- Experience managing asset data, stock condition information, and investment planning
- Excellent stakeholder management and influence across all levels
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of asset management systems and housing legislation (PRINCE2 or similar experience considered a plus)
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Benefits On Offer
- Salary: £66,378 – £68,784 per annum
- Annual Leave: Up to 31 days, plus bank holidays, with an option to purchase 10 additional days
- Growth Opportunity: Shape the future of housing asset management in a major London borough
- Leadership Role: Join a high-impact transformation programme as a key leader
- Supportive Environment: Collaborative working culture
- Competitive Benefits:
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (employer contribution ≇ 18%+)
- Flexible working opportunities
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