Interim Asset Manager

Vivid Resourcing; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority seeks an Interim Asset Manager to lead their property portfolio's strategic management. The ideal candidate will have a background in public sector asset management, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a strong understanding of property management. This role is crucial for aligning asset decisions with the council's broader priorities. Competitive day rate offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in asset management within a local authority or wider public sector.
• Strong technical understanding of property and estates management.
• Commercially astute with experience developing and delivering asset strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the council’s Asset Management Strategy.
• Review and rationalise the existing property portfolio.
• Provide expert advice on acquisitions and disposals.

Skills

Asset management experience

Technical understanding of property management

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

RICS membership

Job description

Interim Asset Manager

Rate: Competitive day rate (Inside IR35)

Duration: 6 months (with potential for extension)

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role:

I am working with a local authority looking for an asset manager experienced in a local authority setting. The role will be leading the strategic management of the council's property portfolio while supporting regeneration, service delivery, and financial sustainability goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on the development and implementation of the council’s Asset Management Strategy
• Review and rationalise the existing property portfolio to drive efficiency and value for money
• Provide expert advice on acquisitions, disposals, leases, valuations, and asset utilisation
• Work closely with regeneration, housing, and capital projects teams to align asset decisions with broader council priorities
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Support in the development of business cases for capital investment and property-led transformation
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, elected members, and external partners

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in asset management within a local authority or wider public sector
• Strong technical understanding of property and estates management, including valuations, disposals, and lease management
• Commercially astute with experience developing and delivering asset strategies
• Confident working with senior stakeholders and managing complex property issues
• Membership of RICS