Asset Manager

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking an Asset Manager for a 9-month maternity cover in Greater London. The role involves managing approximately 1,700 residential properties, overseeing third-party property managers, and driving operational performance. Candidates with experience in residential property or asset management are preferred, but those from lettings or agency backgrounds may also apply. Flexible working arrangements are available, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to transition into a client-side position.

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.

Skills

Residential property management

Analytical skills

Performance management

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.