Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!
We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
Introduction
Do you have a sound understanding of Housing asset management principles and systems?
Are you able to research, gather and give relevant information to others in a timely manner?
Do you have the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects/work streams at any one time?.
Do you have strong data interpretation and problem-solving abilities?
What’s the role?
To provide an effective and responsive support service to Lewisham Council residents and other internal departments relating to all asset management functions including the collection, collation and maintenance of stock attribute and condition information. You will be responsible for generating reports for performance monitoring (KPIs) to support strategic asset planning and contribute to achieving financial and operational targets.
What’s in it for you?
Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
1. Generous holiday allowance
2. Local Government Pension scheme
3. Flexible working and family friendly policies
4. Season ticket and bicycle loans
5. A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
6. Supportive staff networks
What we’re looking for
We are seeking an Asset Officer who can deliver a high‑quality, resident‑focused asset management service, ensuring accurate collection, maintenance, and use of housing stock condition and attribute data to support strategic decision‑making.
The role requires a strong ability to develop and support stock condition survey programmes, working effectively with internal teams and external surveyors to maintain robust and reliable asset information.
You will be expected to monitor asset health, analyse performance data, and maintain up‑to‑date asset records that inform investment planning and compliance activity.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent data management skills, ensuring asset databases are fully populated, regularly maintained, and reconciled with housing management systems.
Location
The job is primarily based in Laurence House, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.
Special conditions
7. None