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Asset Manager - Housing
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Asset Manager – Housing Directorate
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 outcomes for residents, the organisation is undertaking an ambitious transformation programme across its housing portfolio.
Your new role
As the Asset Manager, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping and delivering the council’s asset management strategy. You will manage a multidisciplinary team and lead on the effective planning, management, and optimisation of a diverse housing portfolio.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and developing the asset management function, managing analysts and surveyors
- Driving the asset management strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and resident needs
- Overseeing stock condition surveys and ensuring robust, up-to-date property data
- Leading on 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 improvement and investment decisions
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You will work closely with senior stakeholders across housing, finance, and corporate services, while acting as the lead expert on asset data, strategy, and investment planning.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Proven experience in asset management within a social housing or public sector environment
- A strong track record of leading teams and delivering complex programmes or projects
- Experience managing asset data, stock condition information, and investment planning
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capability
- The ability to manage competing priorities within a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of asset management systems and housing legislation (PRINCE2 or similar desirable)
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Benefits
- Salary: £66,378 to £68,784 per annum
- Leave: Up to 31 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days
- Opportunity to shape the future of housing asset management in a major London borough
- A key leadership role within a high-impact transformation programme
- Collaborative and supportive working environment
- Competitive local government benefits package, including access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (circa 18%+ employer contribution)
- Flexible working opportunities
How to proceed
This campaign is being managed exclusively by Hays. If you're interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. For a confidential discussion or if you have any questions, please contact:
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