Asset Manager-Dis repair

ZipRecruiter; Northampton; On-site; GBP 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Asset Investment Manager to lead a new team focused on delivering a comprehensive capital programme for housing investment. This role involves overseeing a diverse caseload, including disrepair and structural issues, while ensuring customer focus and safety. The ideal candidate will possess recent managerial experience and relevant qualifications, with a proven track record in the public or commercial sector. Join a dynamic organization that values leadership and innovation in asset management, and contribute to impactful housing solutions.

Benefits

Local Authority Pension Scheme

Flexible Working Options

Qualifications

• Recent managerial experience in asset investment or housing.
• Professional qualifications in building or construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver the annual asset investment programme.
• Ensure effective contract management and compliance.

Skills

Case Management

Legal Protocols

Housing Sector Knowledge

Building Construction

Property Maintenance

Asset Investment Programmes

Multi-site Services Management

Operational Performance

Organizational Skills

Project Management

Change Management

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Engagement

Staff Management

Financial Management

UK Driving Licence

Education

Degree in Building/Construction

RICS/CIOB Qualification

Job description

Job Description

Well-established Social Housing provider

This role is within a completely new team introduced as part of planned asset investment. The organization is passionate about delivering an approved rolling 5-year and 30-year capital programme for housing investment and seeks an Asset Investment Manager who understands Disrepair/DMC and other complex issues.

The Role

Working as part of the Management Team, you will provide leadership and direction to a team of 4 direct reports. In this exciting new role, you will lead in delivering a wide-ranging caseload through a dedicated team, including cases related to Disrepair, DMC, Fire Damage, Insurance claims, and structural issues.

This role will have responsibility for delivery within a defined operating area. You will have experience with a range of contract delivery models and will prioritize customer involvement and safety. When necessary, you will act as an Expert Witness.

• Lead an asset investment team to deliver the annual asset investment programme, ensuring customer focus throughout all activities.
• Ensure effective management of contracts for asset investment and support compliance with contractual obligations, including all other asset and estate management services.
• Support your team in achieving excellent customer service and operational performance through effective asset investment.
• Maintain consistent contract management, performance monitoring, and budget control across projects.

The Person

The successful candidate will have recent relevant managerial experience and professional qualifications in a related field. They will have a proven track record of delivering significant and varied work programmes in a public sector or commercial environment.

Ideally, you will be RICS/CIOB qualified and educated to degree level in building/construction.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Experience in case management and legal protocols
• Knowledge of housing sector
• Understanding of building construction, property maintenance, and improvements
• Experience delivering asset investment programmes to leaseholders and tenants
• Experience managing multi-site services
• Proven ability to develop performance in operational and service delivery environments
• Strong generalist skills in managing technical responsibilities
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Experience managing change and fostering performance cultures
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience in staff management and development
• Skills in performance, monitoring, and financial management
• Full clean UK Driving Licence

What you'll get in return

• Salary of £61k plus Local Authority Pension scheme
• Flexible working options

What you need to do now

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