Asset Management Analyst (Stock Condition) - Harlow Council

Harlow Council; Witham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK seeks a temporary Asset Management Analyst to enhance its asset management capabilities. The role involves maintaining the MRI system, analyzing the housing portfolio, and preparing financial reports. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools. The position offers a full-time contract basis and requires the individual to be on-site for 4 days a week. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with relevant experience in asset management.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools, including Excel and Power BI.
• Experience in asset management or real estate analysis is preferable.
• Ability to present complex information clearly, both written and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the MRI asset management system.
• Conduct data cleansing and improve data flows.
• Support project delivery through analysis, reporting, and data migration.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis and reporting tools (Excel, Power BI)

Communication skills

Knowledge of social housing regulations

Tools

MRI asset management system

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Asset Management Analyst (Stock Condition) - Harlow Council

Location: Harlow

Full time, Temporary 12 Months Contract

Pay: £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.

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 #####.