Assets Team Leader

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Assets Team Leader to enhance asset management services. This role involves leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving continuous improvement in service delivery. With a focus on customer satisfaction, you will manage budgets and collaborate with other teams to ensure seamless operations. The company offers a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits, making it a great place to develop your career while making a real impact in the community.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction and personal development opportunities

Company sick pay scheme

34 days’ holiday per annum

Company pension scheme

Death in Service Benefit

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in asset management and property services.
• Strong leadership and line management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of asset management programmes.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and quality control.

Skills

Asset Management

Leadership

Health and Safety Legislation

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

Full Time 35 Hours, 12 Month Fixed Term
Edinburgh based with at least one day per week in the office.

Job Type

Full Time

Are you a proactive and people-focused leader with a passion for
delivering high-quality asset management services? We’re looking for
an Assets Team Leader to ensure excellence, compliance, and real
value for our customers.

About the Role:
Reporting to the Head of Property Services and leading a team of
three Asset Officers, you will be responsible for delivering our asset
management plan to the highest standard. This includes overseeing
the successful implementation of planned and cyclical maintenance,
managing adaptations with a customer-first approach, and ensuring
compliance with all contractual, financial, and health and safety
regulations.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage the delivery of planned, cyclical, and
adaptation programmes.
• Provide day-to-day management and leadership to the Assets
Team.
• Maintain strong collaboration with the Repairs Team Leader and
Health, Safety & Compliance Coordinator to deliver seamless
service.
• Ensure quality control through regular monitoring of contractor
performance and reporting on KPIs.
• Manage budgets, grant claims, and ensure accurate financial
records.
• Drive continuous improvement in asset management strategy
and service delivery.
• Promote a culture of shared responsibility, accountability, and
customer satisfaction.

What We’re Looking For:
• Proven experience in asset management, property services, or
housing maintenance.
• Strong leadership and line management experience.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation, CDM regulations,
and compliance best practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A commitment to delivering value-for-money services and
enhancing customer experience.

Why Join Us?
Blackwood offers a range of employee benefits, including:
• Comprehensive induction and personal development
opportunities
• Company sick pay scheme on completion of probationary
period
• 34 days’ holiday per annum, pro rata for part-time hours
• Company pension scheme and Death in Service Benefit
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme Help@hand

All successful candidates will be required to become a PVG scheme
member.

Notes

We ask that all applicants read the Job Pack (linked above). Blackwood are committed to diversity and inclusion and as an accredited Disability Confident Employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the post.

Note to interested applicants: SPONSORSHIP IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AT BLACKWOOD