Deputy Head of Asset Management

University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution seeks a strategic Deputy Head of Asset Management to lead a dynamic team in enhancing Facilities Maintenance and Compliance. This role offers a unique opportunity to transform asset management practices while embracing digital solutions. The successful candidate will manage a substantial operational budget and ensure the effective delivery of services across the university. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation, teamwork, and professional growth, while enjoying a competitive salary and generous benefits. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a prestigious environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement of 29 days

Additional 4 days off between Christmas and New Year

Employee assistance programme

Leading pension schemes

Travel season ticket loans

Workplace nursery

Staff networking groups

Discounts for family

Training and career opportunities

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in accounting or asset management is essential.
• Significant experience in asset management or similar roles required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to manage Facilities Maintenance and Compliance operations.
• Implement a new CAFM system for regulatory compliance and maintenance.

Skills

Accounting Skills

IT Skills

Customer Service Skills

Teamwork

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Education

CIMA Qualification

ACCA Qualification

IWFM Qualification

IAM Qualification

Tools

CAFM System

Job description

Deputy Head of Asset Management

The University of Manchester is a prestigious institution committed to excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment that fosters innovation and growth. Our Asset Management team plays a critical role in ensuring the effective management of our physical and financial resources.

Role Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Deputy Head of Asset Management to lead a multi-disciplinary team in supporting the effective running of Facilities Maintenance and Compliance by transforming the approach to managing performance and condition of assets and embracing the digital future.

This role will be both challenging and rewarding. If you are looking to further your career in a large complex organisation that can provide you with a range of career experience, then we’d love to welcome you to our friendly team.

Key Responsibilities

As Deputy Head of Asset Management reporting to the Head of Asset Management, you will:

• Manage the delivery of FMC core supporting teams to ensure effective running of FMC operations.
• Provide budgeting, administration, financial monitoring and processing systems support service for all FMC operations. The FMC has 202 staff and a recurring operational budget of £45.5m.
• Assist in setting, developing, communicating and monitoring appropriate and acceptable standards for financial control in FMC.
• Be familiar with, and offer advice as necessary, regarding financial regulations, procedures, purchasing policy and other Finance Office policy and procedure.
• Promote the FMC working within a general framework of “best value.”
• Lead on the implementation of the new CAFM system to consolidate and automate UOM regulatory compliance and planned preventative UoM maintenance activities, engaging with major stakeholders, Head of Asset Management, Associate Director of FMC, Deputy Associate Director of FMC, and wider leadership team.
• Support and ensure implementation of FMC strategic plans and operational priorities in collaboration with the Head of Asset Management.

The Person
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate:

• A professional qualification such as CIMA, ACCA, IWFM, or IAM (or working towards one).
• Significant experience in a similar role.
• Strong accounting and IT skills, demonstrating accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to deliver a high-quality and professional service, maintaining good working relationships across the University.
• A strong team player, with a proactive and dedicated work ethic and able to work with minimal supervision.
• A continuous improvement mindset and capability to adapt processes to adequately support business activities.

What you can expect in return

As well as a competitive salary, and working for an internationally recognised University:

• A generous annual leave entitlement of 29 days.
• Additional 4 days off between Christmas and New Year – this is on top of annual leave entitlement.
• Access to a comprehensive employee assistance programme, supporting your physical, mental, financial health, and legal advice.
• Leading pension schemes, travel season ticket loans, workplace nursery, staff networking groups, discounts for all the family to enjoy, and much more.
• Training, career opportunities, and continuous professional development.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here.

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs, or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to [e-mail].

Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting, and interviews:

Name: Joanne Bentham

Email: [e-mail]

General enquiries:

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.