Assets Team Leader

Blackwood Homes and Care; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Assets Team Leader to oversee planned, cyclical, and adaptation programmes. This role involves leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving continuous improvement in asset management strategies. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with various teams to deliver high-quality services while maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction. With a commitment to employee development and a range of benefits, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant 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 Help@hand

Qualifications

• Proven experience in asset management or housing maintenance.
• Strong leadership and line management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of planned and cyclical maintenance programmes.
• Manage budgets and ensure accurate financial records.

Skills

Asset Management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Health and Safety Legislation Knowledge

Job description

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 take the reins of our Planned, Cyclical, and Adaptation Programmes, ensuring 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.

We ask that all applicants read the Job Pack (attached). 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

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