Job Description
Head of Asset ManagementUp to £64,000 per annum (depending on experience) + excellent benefitsBristol, SomersetPermanent
Are you an accomplished Head of Asset Management or a highly experienced professional ready to step into a leadership role? Do you have a passion for strategic asset management within a purpose-driven organisation? If so, this could be the perfect permanent opportunity you've been searching for!
We are partnering with our client, a passionate and growing organisation, to recruit a Head of Asset Management to lead their dedicated team in Bristol. This pivotal role will see you driving the strategic direction and operational excellence of their diverse property portfolio, ensuring optimal performance and value for money.
What You'll Be Doing:
As the Head of Asset Management, you will be instrumental in shaping and executing the organisation's asset strategy. Your key responsibilities will include:
* Strategic Leadership: Lead the development and evolution of the Asset Management Strategy, ensuring alignment with overall corporate goals.
* Team Management: Manage and develop a high-performing team of surveyors, energy assessors, and retrofit specialists, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
* Data & Planning: Maintain accurate stock condition data to inform strategic decision-making, investment planning, and the design and implementation of planned maintenance and major works programmes.
* Investment Optimisation: Commission and evaluate stock option appraisal models to optimise asset performance and ensure best value.
* Procurement & Contractor Management: Oversee procurement processes and manage contractor performance for major works and ad-hoc projects, actively engaging residents at key stages.
* Financial Control: Control a significant capital works budget, ensuring financial efficiency, robust reporting, and effective delivery programming.
* Compliance & Reporting: Collaborate with the Health and Safety Manager to ensure all properties meet statutory safety standards and regulatory requirements.
What You'll Bring:
* A professional qualification in Surveying (e.g., RICS, CIOB, or equivalent).
* A strong track record in asset management, property investment, or capital works planning
* Extensive experience managing diverse property portfolios and successfully delivering capital projects.
* In-depth technical knowledge of building construction, repair, and maintenance
* Proven expertise in contract management and the procurement of major capital programmes.
* Strong financial and analytical skills, including experience with stock appraisals, modelling, and leveraging data to inform investment priorities.
Working Hours & Location:
* Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (35 hours per week).
* Enjoy a flexible working model with 3 days in the Bristol office and 2 days working from home. Candidates should be within a 60-minute commute of Bristol.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a passionate and growing organisation where your expertise will be highly valued.
Successful candidates will be contacted within 7 working days of their application. If you do not hear from us within this timeframe, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.