Principal Asset Manager(s) - Operational or Development

Wigan Council; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Wigan is seeking Principal Asset Managers for both Development and Operational roles. The selected candidates will lead efforts in a new Strategic Asset Management Team, focused on enhancing the community through innovative property management strategies. Ideal applicants will have a background as Development or Estates Surveyors and a passion for public value. Flexible working arrangements are supported, with a commitment to making a positive impact in Wigan’s neighborhoods.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Access to exclusive rewards and benefits

Qualifications

• Innovative and dynamic individuals with fresh ideas needed.
• Should see opportunity where others see complexity.
• Experience in managing and developing land and property portfolios is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a vital workstream for a new Strategic Asset Management Team.
• Deliver long-term impact for the council's vision.
• Ensure assets support community and environmental needs.

Skills

Strategic insight

Creative thinking

Collaboration

Dynamic problem solving

Public value orientation

Education

Experience as Development or Estates Surveyor

Job description

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

Wigan Town Hall

Library Street

Wigan

WN1 1YN

37 hours per week

Principal Asset Manager (Development) and Principal Asset Manager (Operational)

We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.

We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!

Your role:

We’re forming a new Strategic Asset Management Team to manage our Corporate Property a forward-thinking, multidisciplinary group that will play a key role in shaping the places where our residents live, work, and thrive.

You will lead a vital workstream, delivering long-term impact and helping drive the council’s vision for Progress with Unity. Together, we’ll ensure that our assets work harder for our people, our environment, and our future.

We’re recruiting to Principal roles in the following areas:

• Operational Asset Management
• Development Site Disposals

About you:

We’re looking for innovative, dynamic individuals who are ready to bring fresh ideas, strategic insight, and a passion for public value to how we manage and develop our land and property portfolio. We want people who see opportunity where others see complexity. People that can think creatively, collaborate effectively, and deliver meaningful outcomes for local people.

You’ll likely be an experienced Development or Estates Surveyor ready for a new challenge and we want people who can make a tangible difference to be part of a team that’s shaping the future of Wigan Borough with vision, purpose, and unity.

About us:

Wigan Council has been voted ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.

The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.

This is an excellent opportunity to join the Property & Assets team where we embrace change and embark on a journey of modernisation through data driven decision making in reimagining our corporate property estate to deliver the ambitions of our communities.

Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan.

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If you would like to have an informal chat about the role or require any further information, please contact Conrad Heald on 07818075627 or [e-mail]

Priority Candidates Interview date: Tuesday 20th January 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 20th & Thursday 29th January 2026

This is a politically restricted role

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.

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