Asset Manager

Gateshead Council; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & Flexible Working

Learning & Development

Great Pension Scheme

Annual Leave

Job summary

Gateshead Council is seeking an Asset Management Service Manager to lead the development and ongoing review of the HRA asset management plan and support the HRA business plan over a 30-year term. You will oversee stock condition surveys, data analysis, and investment planning to ensure building safety, decent homes, and net zero targets are met, while guiding the Home Ownership and Leasehold Services Team.

You will lead a data-led approach to strategy, manage capital programmes, and provide

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of asset management, built environment and building safety legislation.
• Experience leading and developing teams and delivering change.
• Ability to operate in a local authority governance environment with strong political awareness.

Responsibilities

• Manage the production and continuous review of the HRA asset management plan and business plan for 30-year viability.
• Oversee stock condition and building compliance surveys and inform investment planning.
• Deliver capital programmes with value for money and viable housing stock outcomes.
• Support consultation on investment proposals and manage day-to-day repairs and maintenance priorities.
• Determine the viability of HRA assets including demolitions, reconfiguration or disposals.
• Provide oversight for building safety and compliance across HRA and wider assets.
• Manage HRA leaseholder services and budgets, including external funding opportunities.

Skills

Strategy leadership

Data analysis

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Communication skills

Education

Level 4 housing management qualification

Tools

Budgeting software

CRM/ERP systems

Job description

Working alongside the Head of Function for Strategic Housing you will lead the development, production, subsequent management and continuous review of the Council's HRA asset management plan, supporting the production and annual review of the HRA business plan to ensure its on-going viability, and providing oversight and assurance to the Council in achieving and maintaining building safety and compliance requirements for the Council's housing asset portfolio. This post is also responsible for the management of our Home Ownership and Leasehold Services Team. This is a unique opportunity to drive innovation and deliver lasting change. You will take a data led approach to strategy and decision making and be influential in establishing programmes that ensure the sustainability of our homes and communities, which in turn will have a huge impact on the health and wellbeing of our residents. In return, you will join an ambitious and collaborative organisation committed to its Thrive agenda, where you will have the opportunity to make a significant and lasting impact on current and future generations.

• Manage the production, management and continuous review of the HRA asset management plan, ensuring its on-going viability and deliverability, as well as compliance with any statutory or regulatory requirements, standards or targets such as decent homes, building safety and net zero
• Support production, management and review of the HRA business plan, ensuringits viability over a 30 year term, as well as the identification of the necessary level of resources to maintain the required standard of HRA funded services and assets
• Manage an effective and timely programme of stock condition and buildingcompliance surveys, and undertake appropriate data analysis to inform investment planning and the achievement of relevant statutory and regulatory compliance including net zero, building safety and decent homes targets
• Manage the timely delivery of capital programmes, including their planning, procurement, and monitoring requirements, always ensuring value for money and viable housing stock outcomes
• Ensure effective and comprehensive consultation and communication on investment proposals, plans, and delivery programmes
• Support the strategic planning and delivery of day-to-day repairs and maintenance priorities, budget and workforce requirements including determination of repair standards and product requirements
• Determine the viability of HRA assets including the planning and subsequent delivery of asset demolitions, reconfiguration/repurposing proposals or disposals
• Provide oversight, risk assessment and assurance for building safety and compliance for both HRA assets and the Council's wider asset portfolio, identify relevant cyclical and planned repair programmes and support their delivery, communicating accordingly with colleagues, senior managers, tenants, Members and regulatory bodies on achievement or otherwise with statutory or regulatory requirements
• Support wider regeneration plans and programmes as appropriate
• Manage HRA leaseholder services including the calculation of recharges, relevant service charges and Right to Buy applications
• Manage and monitor a range of budgets, support budget and wider financial planning including the delivery of any cost recovery plans, and help to maximise any external funding opportunities to support investment in the Council's housing stock or wider asset portfolio
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory standards
• Manage continuous service improvement including systems and process review, use of data in decision making and achievement of evidence service, team and individual performance and value for money Are you an exceptional people manager who is passionate about the role housing can play to create strong, healthy communities and best meet the needs of Gateshead residents? Gateshead Council is seeking an Asset Management Service Manager to support us with the delivery of a new vision for housing in Gateshead, this role will be influential in the development of our Asset Management Strategy and delivery plan as well as supporting with the wider transformation of our services following the appointment of a new leadership team, who are driven to deliver high performing services - including safe and sustainable homes., Holds (or is willing to work towards within the CCS transition period) an approved Level 4 housing management qualification (e.g., CIH Level 4 Diploma in Housing) to meet the Competence and Conduct Standard for Senior Housing Managers
• Extensive knowledge of relevant asset management, built environment and building safety legislation as well as housing regulatory standards
• Experience of leading, motivating and developing individuals within a team or service and delivering change
• Ability to operate in a local authority governance environment, with strong political awareness and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience of financial management and planning - Capital and/or HRA including managing budgets, delivering cost controls/value for money and securing external funding
• Experience of commissioning services, procurement frameworks, contract and relationship management and performance monitoring
• Experience of data management, interrogation and analysis to inform asset strategy and preparing strategic reports, KPI's and dashboards to guide decision making
• Experience of successfully delivering complex projects/programmes - achieving key objectives/outcomes within timescale Do you want to help make Gateshead a place where everyone thrives? If that sounds like you, keep reading - we might just be the perfect match.

We're delighted that you're interested in working with us. You'd be joining us at a very exciting time. We pride ourselves on our ambitious and forward-thinking approach to taking care of Gateshead and its people, and we passionately believe that our employees reflect that spirit in truly enabling Gateshead to thrive. At Gateshead Council you'd be a highly valued member of a team that recognises and respects the skills that you bring to your role, encourages creativity and passionately advocates a great work / life balance. Our actions speak louder than words, and with flexi-time and hybrid working available across many of our roles, as well as a full suite of outstanding employee benefits, we're confident that it isn't just the salary that attracts our staff.

Supporting services that make a difference to our communities

• Competitive Salary: We offer fair and transparent pay that reflects your skills and experience.
• Outstanding Pension Scheme: We don't just offer a great salary - we invest in your future too. Find out what benefits a Local Government Pension provides: https://twpf.info
• Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 28 days of annual leave, rising to 32 days after 5 years (2 of which can be fixed by the Council), plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days.
• Hybrid & Flexible Working: We support a healthy work-life balance with flexible and hybrid working options.
• Learning & Development: Access a wide range of training, development, and progression opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Health & Wellbeing Support: From discounted gym memberships through our partner GLL to mental health resources, we care about your wellbeing.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money and stay active with our tax-efficient cycle to work programme.
• Electric & Hybrid Car Scheme: Get behind the wheel of a brand-new electric or hybrid vehicle through our salary sacrifice car scheme in partnership with NHS Fleet Solutions - a cost-effective, environmentally friendly way to drive (after 12 months service).
• Exclusive Discounts & Salary Sacrifice: Through our VIVUP employee benefits platform, enjoy discounts on shopping, travel, and services - plus salary sacrifice options on white goods, electronics, and more, helping you spread the cost of essential purchases (after 6 months service).