Corporate Asset Manager

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Stafford; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Stafford is seeking a Corporate Asset Manager to transform asset management and improve service delivery. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in asset management, contract management, and communication skills. A degree in a relevant field and chartered membership (MRICS/CIOB) are required. The role offers a salary range of £57,121 - £60,295 per annum with a 37-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Professional knowledge of asset management and relevant legislation.
• Experience in management or supervisory roles in Local Government or similar organizations.
• Capability to communicate effectively and manage external partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Transform property assets and improve service delivery.
• Maximize efficiency and performance of land and property assets.
• Communicate with various stakeholders and manage workloads effectively.

Skills

Asset management

Contract management

Budget management

Health and safety compliance

IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in relevant subject area

Chartered Membership (MRICS/CIOB)

Job description

Overview

Corporate Asset Manager (OCA100)

SM2 (SCP1-3) £57,121 - £60,295 per annum • 37 hours per week • Permanent

Transform our property assets and make a difference….

About the role

Cannock Chase District & Stafford Borough Councils are on a journey to transform service delivery.

The two Councils have a wide range of Corporate Assets which are key to the delivery of the Council’s services and the delivery of our wider ambitions to promote Economic Prosperity, Housing Development and support the delivery of high-profile regeneration projects in both Town Centres.

Both Councils are keen to develop new ways of working to maximise the efficiency and performance of our land and property assets to enable the effective delivery of our front-line services. As such we are looking for a highly motivated, resilient Corporate Asset Manager who has worked at management or supervisory level in an assets or buildings management role within Local Government or a similar complex organisation.

Responsibilities

You will have a professional knowledge base of asset management along with experience of contract management, procurement, managing budgets, health and safety in construction, managing compliance within buildings and general property maintenance including detailed understanding of relevant legislation in these areas.

You will be capable of effective communication with people at all levels both internally within the organisation and externally, with negotiation skills and the ability to influence and persuade when necessary. You will also have IT skills sufficient to use Microsoft Office packages in your day-to-day work and be able to organise workloads effectively with developed networking and partnership working skills.

Qualifications

Applicants must also be educated to a minimum of degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject area with Chartered Membership of a technical body such as the RICS (MRICS) or CIOB or be working towards such professional status.

Contact for informal discussion

For an informal discussion please contact Nirmal Samrai, Head of Housing & Corporate Assets on 01543 464210.

How to apply

For further information and to apply, please visit our website at: Stafford Borough Council jobs and careers

Application dates

Closing Date for completed applications: Sunday 16 November 2025
Interviews will be held in person on 27 November 2025

Recruitment note

This position is being directly recruited by the Council – strictly no contact from Recruitment Agencies.