Senior Manager, Asset Management, Student Housing, United Kingdom

Mapletree; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate management firm in the UK is seeking a seasoned professional to develop and execute asset management strategies. The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of experience in student housing or residential asset management, with strong communication and interpersonal skills. This role involves managing annual budgets, enhancing cashflow, and building relationships with external stakeholders. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in student housing or residential asset management.
• Good knowledge of local markets.
• Relevant RICS accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute asset management strategies.
• Prepare and manage annual budgets and reports.
• Build strong relationships with customers and external parties.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team player

Initiative

Interpersonal skills

Resourceful

Education

Degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Role

This position will be responsible for formulating and executing asset management strategies and plans for the real estate portfolio, including marketing strategies to optimise income and realise the highest value of our assets.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall positioning of assets as well as the enhancement of cashflow and asset value.
• Preparing and managing our annual budgets and reports which cover the financial performance of the asset, leasing status, and rental collection.
• Work closely with the Property Manager to ensure that the asset is properly maintained, managed and compliant with regulations.
• Build strong relationships with customers and coordinating with external parties like government authorities, brokers, etc.
• Managing market intelligence and collating global market / industry information to ensure competitiveness of the Company’s products and services.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Real Estate, Building, Business, Finance, Engineering or its equivalent.
• At least 10 years of experience in student housing or residential asset management with good knowledge of the local markets.
• Property Manager/ operator background
• Relevant RICS accreditation
• Experience in managing small commercial units is advantageous
• A good team player, possess a high level of initiative, hands-on, resourceful, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with SAP will be an advantage.