Head of Lease & Asset Projects

Braxfield Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Head of Lease and Asset Projects to drive their Strategic Asset Management Team. This role focuses on managing complex lease obligations, ensuring statutory compliance, and developing strategies for asset viability while leading a team dedicated to enhancing resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in asset compliance and lease management.
• Deep understanding of relevant legislation and sector regulations.
• Financial literacy with experience in managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for lease management and statutory compliance.
• Oversee investigations of latent defects and collaboration with consultants.
• Guide the team on service charge compliance and asset data management.

Skills

Leadership

Property Compliance

Risk Management

Conflict Resolution

Education

Degree in Property or Asset Management

Job description

Our client is scaling with a selection of newly created roles, including a new Head of Lease and Asset Projects in their Strategic Asset Management Team. The role will lead a dynamic team in managing complex lease obligations, asset projects, and compliance, disrepair intervention, and statutory requirements for their non-freehold portfolio. If you are an experienced leader with a background in asset management, property compliance, and managing intricate lease and asset issues, this role offers an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact.

The Role

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Asset Operations, you will lead a team responsible for lease management, latent defect resolution, disrepair intervention, and the delivery of asset projects across the property portfolio. You will ensure compliance with statutory regulations, manage relationships with third-party freeholders and agents, and develop strategies that prioritize risk management and asset viability. By providing technical guidance on asset projects and implementing lease and landlord management strategies, you will contribute to our client’s broader Asset Management goals and enhance resident satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Strategy: Oversee the Lease and Asset Projects Team, providing strategic leadership, ensuring professional development, and fostering a collaborative culture that supports our client’s values and objectives.
• Non-Freehold Portfolio Oversight: Take full ownership of non-freehold assets, including liaising with third-party freeholders, managing agents, and contractors to ensure compliance and mitigate risks associated with complex lease obligations.
• Statutory Compliance: Manage statutory obligations, including resident home improvement requests, Section 20 reviews, disrepair, and HHSRS monitoring and intervention to maintain high safety and quality standards.
• Latent Defect: Oversee the investigation of latent defects, including engaging with legal and technical consultants to resolve issues efficiently while communicating effectively with residents.
• Service Charge and Asset Data Management: Guide the team on service charge compliance, maintain asset data, and ensure a digitized, secure repository for deeds and lease records.

To excel in this role, you will bring:

• A degree-level qualification in property or asset management (or equivalent experience) and substantial experience in asset compliance, lease management, and complex asset issues.
• A deep understanding of relevant legislation and sector regulations, with a focus on lease agreements and landlord obligations.
• Proven leadership skills in managing and developing high-performing asset teams, adept in technical communication and conflict resolution.
• Financial literacy, with experience in managing budgets, interpreting KPIs, and delivering cost-effective solutions in property management.

Further Information

• For the full job description and person specification, please get in contact with a member of the Braxfield team.