Asset Manager

Public Sector; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A social housing organization in Sussex seeks an experienced Asset Manager to oversee the management of housing assets. The position involves contractor oversight and ensuring compliance in property repairs. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in asset management, excellent communication skills, and a proactive mindset. This role offers a competitive rate of £400 – £500 per day inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in asset management, ideally within housing or property management.
• Strong understanding of contractor oversight, repairs, and compliance.
• Excellent administrative and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day oversight of managing agents and contractors.
• Implement and monitor the Asset Management Strategy.
• Conduct property inspections and monitor refurbishments.
• Develop and maintain an asset performance assessment system.
• Manage asset data and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Asset management experience

Contractor oversight

Strong communication skills

Data-driven decision-making

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Professional membership (e.g., RICS, IRPM)

Relevant property qualifications

Tools

Property management systems

Job description

Goodman Masson are currently working with a social housing organisation in Sussex to recruit for an interim Asset Manager.

Rate – £400 – £500 a day INSIDE IR35 umbrella

Asset Manager

Are you an experienced property professional with a passion for proactive asset management and contractor oversight? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Asset Manager to join a forward-thinking and impact-driven organisation within the housing sector.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring the effective management of housing assets, with a focus on property repairs, compliance, and block management. You’ll work closely with contractors and internal teams to ensure high standards of service delivery, asset performance, and resident satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day oversight of managing agents, block managers and repair contractors, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality service delivery.
• Implement and monitor the Asset Management Strategy, translating strategic priorities into operational delivery.
• Conduct property inspections and monitor refurbishments to ensure consistent service and compliance.
• Develop and maintain a robust asset performance assessment system, incorporating financial, social, and environmental metrics.
• Manage and refine asset data, stock condition information, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the grading of assets to inform decisions around investment, redevelopment, or disposal.
• Ensure the successful delivery of investment programmes in line with Decent Homes Standards and relevant legislation.
• Support service charge processes and insurance compliance as needed.

About You:

You’ll be an experienced asset or property manager with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset. Your communication and stakeholder management skills will be strong, and you’ll be confident working both independently and collaboratively.

Essential:

• Proven experience in asset management, ideally within housing or property management.
• Strong understanding of contractor oversight, repairs, and compliance.
• Excellent administrative, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience using property management systems and data-driven decision-making.
• A collaborative approach and ability to navigate a fast-paced environment.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of block management and repairs compliance processes.
• Experience with asset grading and performance frameworks.
• Professional membership (e.g., RICS, IRPM) or relevant property qualifications.

If this role is of interest, please email over your CV to [e-mail]