Property Assets Manager

NIFHA - Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Association; Belfast City; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension contribution

23 days annual leave rising to 28

12 customary holidays

Employee assistance programme

Hybrid working arrangement

Job summary

NIFHA - Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations in Belfast is seeking a Property Assets Manager (Ref PAM/09/26) for a full-time 37-hour week. You will oversee the housing portfolio, maintain high standards, and drive investment aligned with sustainability goals, health and safety, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong project management, budgeting, and data-management capabilities, with leadership across departments to optimise asset performance and lifespan.

Qualifications

• 3rd level education in Asset Management, Building Surveying, Property Management, or related field OR a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a related field.
• Deep understanding of compliance requirements in the housing sector, including building safety, gas safety, fire safety, and environmental standards.
• Knowledge of planned maintenance programmes, property condition surveys, and asset data management.
• Experience with sustainability practices and energy efficiency initiatives in property management.
• Strong project management skills with experience leading large-scale maintenance or investment programmes.
• Ability to prepare and manage budgets, forecast costs, and make strategic investment decisions.
• Experience using asset management software, compliance tracking systems, and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the property portfolio to high standards and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Drive planned maintenance and investment decisions for long-term asset management.
• Lead initiatives for Net Zero carbon strategy within the housing stock.
• Ensure health and safety standards and building regulations are met.
• Collaborate across departments and manage a team to optimise performance and lifespan of properties.

Skills

Compliance knowledge

Planned maintenance

Asset data management

Sustainability practices

Project management

Budget forecasting

Asset management software

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Net Zero focus

Education

3rd level education in Asset Management / Building Surveying / Property Management

Tools

Asset management software

Compliance tracking systems

Data analysis tools

Job description

• Location: 288-290 Crumlin Road, Belfast BT147ED
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: 37
• Job Ref: PAM/09/26

We are a Housing Association in North Belfast providing affordable quality housing to those in need. We have recently expanded our operations in Belfast to over 1200 properties and we currently employ 50 staff. We wish to recruit a suitably qualified person for the following post:

PROPERTY ASSETS MANAGER Ref: PAM/09/26

The Property Assets Manager is responsible for ensuring that the Housing Association’s property portfolio is maintained to high standards, remains compliant with relevant regulations, and aligns with our investment and sustainability strategies. This role involves overseeing planned maintenance, driving investment decisions for long-term asset management, and playing a key role in progressing the organisation’s Net Zero carbon strategy. The Property Assets Manager ensures compliance with health and safety standards, building regulations, and environmental targets, while also optimizing the performance and lifespan of the housing stock.

This is a full-time permanent post working 37 hours per week.

The successful candidate must have:

Essential Qualifications:

3 rd level education in Asset Management, Building Surveying, Property Management, or a related field OR a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role

Essential Experience:

A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a related field.

Technical Skills:

• Deep understanding of compliance requirements in the housing sector, including building safety regulations, gas safety, fire safety, and environmental standards.
• Knowledge of planned maintenance programmes, property condition surveys, and asset data management.
• Experience with sustainability practices and energy efficiency initiatives in property management.
• Project Management: Strong project management skills, with experience leading large-scale maintenance or investment programmes.
• Financial Acumen: Ability to prepare and manage budgets effectively, forecast costs, and make strategic investment decisions.
• IT Proficiency: Experience using asset management software, compliance tracking systems, and data analysis tools.

Key Attributes:

• Analytical and Strategic Thinking: Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and develop long-term asset management strategies.
• Leadership and Team Management: Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team, while collaborating across departments.
• Attention to Detail: Highly organised, with an eye for ensuring compliance and risk management are meticulously handled.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Sustainability Focus: A strong commitment to driving sustainability and achieving Net Zero goals within the housing portfolio.

The post is a full-time post with the following benefits:

• Generous optional contributory pension scheme currently at employer contribution of 15.5%
• 23 days annual leave pa rising to 28 after 5 years’ service
• 12 customary holidays
• Excellent work and family friendly policies
• Employee assistance programme
• Hybrid working arrangement

The closing date for returned applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 28 th September 2026

NB Housing is an equal opportunity employer

We reserve the right to enhance criteria in the event of an unprecedented response.

• Gatelodge 8 Flax Street Belfast BT14 7EQ