Property Asset Manager
South London/Hybrid
£369 per day (Umbrella)
A South London Local Authority is seeking an experienced Property Asset Manager to lead its asset management function and drive the strategic direction of its housing portfolio. This is a high-impact interim opportunity to shape investment planning, improve data integrity, and deliver service transformation across a diverse housing stock.
The Role
As Property Asset Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the development and delivery of asset management strategy, leading a multidisciplinary team and ensuring effective management of housing assets to meet organisational and resident needs.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage a diverse asset management team, bringing together multiple functions and specialisms
Coordinate the development of the Asset Management Strategy, working collaboratively across teams and leading on resident consultation
Take ownership of portfolio management, including acting as the lead client on asset data for acquisitions and new build programmes
Oversee asset data systems, ensuring quality, integrity, and effective use to inform decision-making
Ensure compliance with Decent Homes standards, including timely reporting and annual data returns
Lead the management and coordination of the rolling stock condition survey programme
Oversee the development and delivery of the housing investment programme
Take full responsibility for service transformation initiatives and ongoing oversight of NEC contracts
Drive continuous improvement in asset management processes and performance
Lead on asset-related projects, making recommendations on changes to housing stock impacting tenants and applicants
Allocate and deploy team resources effectively to ensure service and programme delivery
Provide matrix management across key operational areas as required
Manage and support stock condition surveyors and associated teams
We are looking for a strategic and commercially aware asset management professional with strong leadership capability and experience within the housing sector.
Essential Skills & Experience:
Proven experience in asset management within social housing or a local authority setting
Strong leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams
In-depth knowledge of asset data management, stock condition surveys, and housing investment planning
Experience of delivering asset management strategies and service transformation programmes
Strong understanding of Decent Homes standards and regulatory reporting requirements
Experience managing NEC contracts or similar frameworks
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage residents and internal teams
Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities