Corporate Asset Manager

Michael Page (UK); Stafford; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Corporate Asset Manager to oversee asset management and compliance across two councils. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, proven leadership, and commercial acumen, with a competitive salary of up to £58,425 per annum. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact through strategic property management.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Local government pension

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact

Qualifications

• Demonstrable senior experience managing multi-site corporate estates.
• Strong knowledge in building compliance areas like fire safety and gas.
• Ability to manage performance and motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Asset Management and Facilities Management teams.
• Ensure statutory compliance in various safety areas.
• Project manage capital and regeneration projects.

Skills

Strong technical asset expertise

Proven leadership

Commercial and financial acumen

Effective stakeholder engagement

Job description

Overview

• Manage Corporate Assets for two Local Authorities
• Great opportunity to grow and face new opportunities

About Our Client

The team is a collaborative, multi-disciplinary group dedicated to delivering high-quality public services, managing assets efficiently, and supporting community well being across both districts.

Job Description

• Oversee Asset Management, Facilities Management and Caretaking & Cleaning teams, including budgets and performance.
• Maintain and deliver planned, cyclical and responsive maintenance programmes; act as Premises Manager.
• Ensure statutory compliance (asbestos, fire safety, lifts, electrical, gas) and manage contractor procurement and performance.
• Maintain strategic oversight of the councils' built estate; lead Corporate Asset Management Strategy, options appraisals and investment decisions.
• Lead energy management, sustainability and spend‑to‑save initiatives.
• Project manage capital and regeneration projects, providing Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015.
• Manage commercial tenant obligations, security of assets and alarm response arrangements.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Corporate Asset Manager will combine strong technical asset expertise with commercial judgement, proven leadership, and the ability to deliver safe, compliant, cost‑effective services across two councils.

• Demonstrable senior experience managing multi‑site corporate estates and delivering planned maintenance, compliance programmes, and capital projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of building compliance areas including asbestos, fire safety, lifts, electrical and gas safety.
• Proven leadership and people management with the ability to motivate teams, manage performance, and work collaboratively across two councils.
• Commercial and financial acumen with experience of procurement, contract management, budget control, and delivering or efficiency savings.
• Effective stakeholder and political engagement skills with confident committee presentation, project delivery under CDM requirements, and a track record of measurable outcomes.

What\'s on Offer

• Competitive salary up too £58,425 per annum
• Local government pension
• Chance to make a meaningful impact through strategic property management.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Corporate Asset Manager, apply now!