Head of asset management

Job Description

Head of Asset Management

Location: Essex, with Hybrid Working

A significant Property Company is seeking an experienced property leader to head its Asset Management and Commercial Property function.

This is a high-profile role responsible for shaping and delivering the organisation's strategic asset management, investment and commercial property agenda. The successful candidate will oversee a substantial and diverse property portfolio, driving income growth, capital receipts, portfolio optimisation and long-term value creation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of the strategic asset management plan.
• Drive commercial and investment strategy across a diverse property portfolio.
• Maximise portfolio performance through acquisitions, disposals, repositioning and active asset management.
• Provide strategic property advice to senior leadership and elected members.
• Lead major property initiatives, commercial partnerships and transformation programmes.
• Oversee third-party property, legal and commercial service providers.
• Manage and develop a high-performing property team.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking a commercially focused property professional with:

• A recognised professional qualification (MRICS, FRICS or equivalent).
• Leadership experience within commercial real estate, local government or a comparable asset-owning organisation.
• Proven expertise in strategic asset management, investment property and income generation.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and experience operating within complex governance environments.
• A track record of delivering commercial outcomes, portfolio optimisation and capital receipts programmes.

This is an exceptional opportunity to influence the strategic direction of a major property portfolio while playing a key role in shaping future investment and asset management decisions.