Job Description
Simple Recruitment are looking for a Property & Assets Manager for a temporary opportunity with our client in Midsomer Norton.
The Job:
The Property & Assets Manager role involves maintaining a comprehensive asset register, planning long-term investment, overseeing maintenance and compliance, managing capital projects, and ensuring all assets are safe, sustainable and effectively utilised. You will also line-manage and work closely with local residents, user groups and partner organisations to support community benefit.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Asset Management
* Maintain and develop a comprehensive asset register
* Support and implement an Asset Management Plan
* Identify life cycle and capital investment requirements
* Monitor asset condition, utilisation and income performance
* Provide professional advice
* Support long-term financial planning for asset sustainability
* Work collaboratively with local and community stakeholders to support strategic planning and community benefit
Operational Property Management
* Oversee day-to-day management of buildings and outdoor spaces
* Develop and implement planned preventative maintenance programmes
* Coordinate inspections and manage reactive repairs
* Ensure site security and operational standards are maintained
* Oversee the booking system and procedures
* Engage pro actively with local residents, user groups and community stakeholders regarding site issues, access and improvements
Capital Project Delivery
* Manage delivery of capital and improvement projects inc. any tendering process
* Coordinate consultants and contractors
* Monitor programme, scope and risk
* Report progress and issues to who you are reporting to
* Assist with grant applications facilities
Compliance and Risk Management safety
* Consult and communicate with community and stakeholder groups where projects affect local
* Lead on statutory compliance including fire safety, asbestos, legionella, electrical and gas
* Ensure inspections and certifications are completed
* Maintain audit-compliant records
* Identify and escalate risks appropriately
About you:
Essential:
* Significant experience in property or asset management
* Knowledge of statutory compliance and health and safety legislation
* Experience managing contractors and maintenance programmes
* Experience monitoring budgets and financial reporting
* Strong report writing and communication skills
* Experience of line management
* Ability to work effectively with community groups, residents, stakeholders and partner organisations
Desirable:
* Experience in local government or charity sector
* Professional qualification in property, facilities or asset management
* Experience managing public buildings and open spaces
The Salary:
£DOE
The Hours:
37 hours per week, including occasional evenings and weekends
Benefits:
Weekly Pay
Holiday Accrual
Our brief: Simple Recruitment are acting as an employment business on behalf of our client, based in Midsomer Norton, who are seeking a Property & Asset Manager to join their team on temporary basis.