Asset Management Analyst (Stock Condition) - Harlow Council

Essex County Council; Essex; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Essex is seeking a full-time Asset Management Analyst for a 12-month contract. The successful candidate will manage the MRI asset management system and support analyses that impact the housing portfolio. Key responsibilities include data cleansing, investment planning, and preparing financial reports. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills and experience in asset management. The role requires on-site presence four days a week, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to housing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.
• Previous experience in an asset management or real estate analysis role is preferred.
• Knowledge of social housing regulations and practices.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance and development of MRI asset management system.
• Carry out regular data cleansing activities and reconcile conflicting datasets.
• Support development of long-term asset investment plans.

Skills

Data analysis

Reporting tools (Excel, Power BI)

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Tools

MRI Asset Management System

Orchard

Job description

Asset Management Analyst (Stock Condition) - Harlow Council

Location, Harlow

Full time, Temporary

12 Months Contract

£233.92 PAYE / £300.00 Umbrella

Closing Date: Monday 8th December 2025

Essex County Council (ECC) are delighted to be supporting Harlow Council to recruit a temporary Asset Management Analyst on a full-time, temporary basis.

Please note that this post requires the successful individual to be based on site 4 days per week.

Harlow is a district of contrasts and an ideal location to both live and work. The town itself is thriving, with excellent shopping and leisure facilities for all ages. We have good road links to the M11 and M25 and excellent rail connections to London and Stansted Airport, just 35 minutes and 20 minutes away from Harlow respectively.

The Role:

• Responsible for maintenance and development of MRI asset management system.
• Carry out regular data cleansing activities, reconcile conflicting datasets and improve data flows between teams and systems
• Support development of long-term asset investment plans and capital programmes.
• Support project delivery with analysis, reporting and data migration.
• Analyse the housing portfolio to assess asset performance and identify investment opportunities that make an impact on the quality and standard of our stock.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement asset management strategies that align with the organisation's goals.
• Assist in the preparation of financial analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost-benefit analysis for housing projects.
• Maintain data in the Council's Asset Management system, MRI Asset, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Prepare reports for senior management to communicate findings and recommendations.

The experience you will bring:

• Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g. Excel, Power BI).
• Previous experience in an asset management or real estate analysis role is preferred.
• Knowledge of social housing regulations and practices.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment, showing initiative and foresight.
• Previous experience with asset data systems e.g. (MRI, Orchard) or similar is desirable

What you should do next

If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the Working for Essex website. If you have any queries relating to this post please email [e-mail]