Asset Team Leader

North West Leicestershire District Council; Coalville; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in England is seeking an Asset Team Leader to manage delivery of home improvement and decarbonisation projects. The ideal candidate must have a HNC in Construction, effective contract management skills, and experience in line management. This role offers competitive salary and attractive benefits including a generous holiday allowance and pension scheme.

Benefits

34 days holiday increasing to 38 days after 5 years

Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee benefits programme

Continued training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold a HNC in Construction or similar.
• Experience in effective contract management required.
• Demonstrable experience of line managing a busy team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of planned home improvement and decarbonisation works.
• Ensure compliance with standards required by the Regulator of Social Housing.
• Lead the Asset Management Team effectively.

Skills

Effective contract management skills

Interpersonal skills

Line management experience

Education

HNC in Construction or similar

NEBOSH certification

CITB Health and Safety for Managers

Job description

Overview

Asset Team Leader

The Asset Management Team is looking for a Team Leader to help manage the delivery of our planned, cyclical home improvement and decarbonisation works to the standards required by the Regulator of Social Housing. Across the district the council has 4100c tenanted properties. The successful candidate must hold a HNC in Construction or similar and ideally also hold NEBOSH and CITB Health and Safety for Managers. You also need effective contract management skills and experience along with excellent interpersonal skills and have demonstrable experience of effectively line managing a busy team.

Benefits

• 36.25 hrs per week with an annual salary of £41,771 - £46,142
• Agile working scheme with a combination of home and office working
• 34 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 38 days after 5 years
• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with at least 25% employer’s contribution
• Employee benefits programme’ including payback on medical, dental and optical expenses
• Continued training and development opportunities

How to apply

Interested...? Take a look at the job pack online or please feel free to get in touch with Rob Desbrow (Housing Assets Team Manager) at [e-mail] or 01530 454638, who will be happy to discuss this important and exciting role.

You can apply for any of our posts online at https://www.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/jobs_and_careers

Applications must be made using the on-line application process. Previous applicants should not reapply

Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job will be guaranteed an interview.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This is an exciting time of change at NWLDC as we progress devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR). To learn more about what this means, visit: Devolution - North West Leicestershire District Council and email [e-mail].u k if you have any questions.

Closing Date: Sunday 28 September 2025