Head of Lease & Asset Projects

Braxfield Recruitment; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Lease and Asset Projects for a strategic role in Asset Management. The successful candidate will lead a team focused on managing complex lease obligations and statutory compliance, ensuring the effective oversight of non-freehold properties while contributing to enhanced resident satisfaction and asset viability.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in asset compliance and lease management.
• Deep understanding of legislation and regulations regarding leases.
• Proven track record in leading high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Lease and Asset Projects Team while ensuring compliance.
• Manage statutory obligations and maintain high safety and quality standards.
• Guide service charge compliance and maintain asset data.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Management

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Financial Literacy

Education

Degree in Property or Asset Management

Job description

Our client is scaling with a selection of newly created roles including a newHead of Lease and Asset Projectsin 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 there non-freehold portfolio. If you’re 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’ll 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 prioritise risk management and asset viability. By providing technical guidance on asset projects and implementing lease and landlord management strategies, you’ll 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 digitised, secure repository for deeds and lease records.

To excel in this role, you’ll 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.