Asset Manager

Deverell Smith Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading residential fund management firm in the UK is seeking an Asset Manager for a 9-month maternity cover position. The successful candidate will oversee third-party property managers, manage KPIs, and ensure operational standards across a portfolio of 1,700 residential properties. Experience in residential property management or related fields is a plus. The company offers flexible working arrangements, including full-time, part-time, and remote options, to accommodate candidates' needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential property management or asset management is beneficial.
• Open to candidates from lettings, agency, or wider property backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee third-party property managers and lead performance reporting cycles.
• Manage portfolio KPIs: voids, arrears, and expenditure.
• Approve lettings activity and identify value-add opportunities.
• Analyse data to optimise portfolio performance.
• Ensure institutional standards across all operations.

Job description

Asset Manager - Maternity Cover (9-month FTC)

A residential fund manager overseeing £400m+ of assets is seeking an Asset Manager for a 9-month maternity cover position.

The Opportunity

Manage c.1,700 residential properties across the UK, leading relationships with external property managers and driving operational performance for institutional investors.

What You'll Do

• Oversee third‑party property managers and lead performance reporting cycles
• Manage portfolio KPIs: voids, arrears, and expenditure
• Approve lettings activity and identify value‑add opportunities
• Analyse data to optimise portfolio performance
• Ensure institutional standards across all operations

Who We're Looking For

Experience in residential property management or asset management is beneficial, but we're open to candidates from lettings, agency, or wider property backgrounds. This could be your opportunity to transition client‑side.

Flexible Working

We're open to full‑time, part‑time, flexible hours, and remote working arrangements to suit your circumstances.