Property Manager (Assets)

Abbeyfield Living; Southampton; Remote; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbeyfield Living is seeking an Asset Management Lead to oversee the safety and well-being of residents and staff for their housing portfolio. This role involves leadership of the national Assets team, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and collaborating with various internal teams to enhance operational efficiency. Join Abbeyfield to make a meaningful impact in the charitable sector while enjoying competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

25 days paid leave

Medical expenses support

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience leading Asset Management services.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Experience managing remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Asset related work streams.
• Develop best value outcomes for Major Works.
• Manage the Asset Management budget effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Excel

Contract Administration

Job description

This range is provided by Abbeyfield. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from Abbeyfield

HR Business Partner at Abbeyfield Society

Remote – Home Based - £55,000

About The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a charity for older people focused on preventing and alleviating loneliness in later life.

Remote – Home Based - £55,000

Role Overview

Your role will be to lead the delivery of Asset related work streams across the Abbeyfield portfolio to ensure the safety and well-being of residents, visitors, and staff. You will develop best value outcomes to ensure timely delivery of Major Works, Cyclical Decoration/Pre-paint Repairs, Reactive Repairs, and Void works, ensuring properties meet regulatory requirements and provide a safe environment aligned with Abbeyfield’s ethos, mission, and values.

Main Responsibilities

• Leadership and management of the Asset Function
• Lead and develop the national Assets team to deliver excellent services
• Provide supportive leadership to the geographically dispersed and home-based assets team
• Ensure the team has the necessary skills, capacity, and capability
• Develop efficient processes, including the deployment of IT hardware and software
• Act as the subject matter expert in Asset Management
• Oversee an effective information management system to monitor property management services against KPIs
• Manage the Asset Management budget, control expenditure, and prepare annual budgets
• Collaborate with Legal, Quality, and Compliance Teams on audits and safety assessments
• Contribute to supplier reviews and ensure best value outcomes
• Develop and implement key supplier performance measures
• Build strong relationships with external stakeholders
• Ensure awareness of property viability and sustainability before expenditure
• Use Asset Management strategies to guide decision-making
• Assist with developing and implementing environmental policies

Essential Criteria

• Experience leading Asset Management services across a dispersed property portfolio
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations (gas, fire, electrical, asbestos, legionella, lifting equipment)
• Experience managing remote teams with high engagement
• Contract administration experience
• Strong analytical and Excel skills
• Experience with emergency and disaster recovery planning
• Proven ability to manage third-party suppliers and contractors
• Experience implementing new technology in property management

Desirable Criteria

• Experience with care homes or social housing portfolios
• Understanding of older people's housing and care needs
• Experience in the charitable sector

Pay & Benefits

We offer competitive pay, benefits, and development opportunities, including:

• 25 days paid leave, increasing to 28 after 5 years, plus holidays
• Induction, learning, and career development
• Medical expenses support, savings schemes, life assurance, pension, and more

Additional Details

• Senior Level: Mid-Senior
• Type: Full-time
• Function: Sales and Management
• Industry: Non-profit Organizations

Apply now to join Abbeyfield and make a difference in the lives of older people.