Position: Strategic Asset Manager
Location: Mandela House, Cambridge, CB2 1BY
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 5+ Months
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: £ 314.79 Per Day
Job Reference: (phone number removed)
Role Purpose
The Strategic Asset Manager is a new, strategic leadership role within the Economy and Place Group. Reporting to the Director of Economy and Place, the postholder will:
Take a council-wide overview of all property assets (administrative, operational, commercial, and housing-related)
Advise on retention, refurbishment, repurposing, or disposal of assets
Lead on compliance strategy across all council assets
Implement corporate strategies for sustainability, Net Zero, and placemaking goals
Collaborate across council teams and external partners to optimize the value and function of assets
The role emphasizes strategic oversight, including investment prioritization, financial efficiency, and alignment with the council’s economic, social, and environmental objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Asset Management & Strategy
Maintain and update the Council’s Asset Management Plan (AMP)
Ensure assets meet functional, regulatory, safety, environmental, and financial requirements
Prioritize capital expenditure to maximize value for money and deliver council objectives
Collaboration & Governance
Liaise with internal stakeholders (CFO, Chief Property Surveyor, Assistant Director of Development)
Develop business cases, secure investment, and manage funding for council assets
Lead the Net Zero Board for property-related sustainability initiatives
Placemaking & External Partnerships
Leverage council assets to support placemaking, community wealth building, and sustainability goals
Work with partners such as Greater Cambridge Shared Planning, the University of Cambridge, and Cambridge BID
Leadership & Team Management
Likely line management of one Band 5 Property Surveyor (TBC)
Provide strategic oversight of property portfolios (£165m) and advise on investments
Innovation & Sustainability
Encourage adoption of AI and emerging technology to improve efficiency and energy/retrofit strategies
Integrate environmental, social, and community value into asset decisions
Person Specification
Essential Skills:
Degree/diploma recognized by RICS, MRICS qualification or equivalent
Strategy and programme management experience
Business case development and finance knowledge
Experience managing major property portfolios and commercial assets
Expertise with property management/valuation software
Knowledge of flexible accommodation solutions
Understanding of sustainability, economic development, placemaking, and community agendas
Strong line management skills
Desirable Skills:
Experience valuing social and environmental impacts to inform investment
Leading retrofit programs in complex organizations
Managing complex tasks and problem-solving
Excellent communication and influencing skills at senior levels, including elected members
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