The Junior Asset Manager supports the Asset Manager in the day-to-day management of a residential portfolio. The role is focused on coordination, reporting, and basic analysis across financial performance, compliance, lettings, and operations. This is a development role offering broad exposure to residential asset management rather than full ownership.
Key Responsibilities
Financial & Reporting Support
* Assist with the preparation of building budgets and cost trackers.
* Support basic cash flow monitoring and performance reporting.
* Maintain trackers covering rent, areas, parking income, and occupancy.
* Assist with preparation of reports for internal management and external stakeholders.
Compliance & Health and Safety
* Support site teams with completion, tracking, and filing of risk assessments.
* Monitor compliance actions and follow up on outstanding remedial items.
* Assist in ensuring all statutory inspections and periodic certifications are up to date.
* Maintain accurate and well-organised compliance and maintenance records.
Project & Operational Support
* Support and monitor ongoing projects to ensure progress and timely delivery.
* Follow up with internal teams to help close open operational and maintenance issues.
* Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and facilities teams on day-to-day matters.
* Support facilities teams on live projects and improvement works.
Lettings & Income Support
* Assist with coordination of the lettings function and day-to-day requirements.
* Liaise with internal and external stakeholders as required.
* Support rental market research and review of rental levels.
* Assist with marketing materials, listings, and periodic refreshes.
Credit Control Support
* Support credit control activity across the residential portfolio.
* Follow up where needed with tenants on overdue or delayed payments.
* Coordinate with legal teams to agree appropriate next steps on a case-by-case basis.
* Assist the Asset Manager with alternative dispute resolution where required.
Parking & Utilities
* Support day-to-day coordination with parking operators and service providers.
* Assist with tracking parking income, usage, and performance.
* Support management of utility and meter-related queries.
* Assist with meter applications, removals, and basic utility recharging processes.
General Support
* Assist with contractor coordination and routine administration.
* Track maintenance issues and follow-up to ensure actions are completed.
* Support ad-hoc project tasks under the direction of the Asset Manager.
* Provide general support to the wider property, operations, and facilities teams as needed.
Skills & Experience
* Strong organisational skills with good attention to detail.
* Comfortable using spreadsheets and basic reporting tools.
* Clear written and verbal communication skills.
* Genuine interest in residential property and asset management.
* Previous experience in property, operations, or administration is helpful but not essential.
What This Role Offers
* Broad exposure to residential asset management across multiple disciplines.
* Close working relationship with a Residential Asset Manager.
* Opportunity to build strong commercial and operational knowledge over time.