Service Manager - Strategic Asset Manager (Housing Investments)

Wigan Council; Wigan; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority seeks a dynamic Service Manager for Strategic Assets in Housing Investment. You will lead the delivery of the Housing Asset Management Plan, drive innovative housing strategies, and ensure tenant satisfaction. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership and strategic planning skills, along with experience in asset management. This role offers a competitive salary of £61,706 - £66,043 annually and a commitment to fostering diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience in asset management of a large housing stock.
• Ability to work collaboratively across housing sector organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team on the development and delivery of the Housing Asset Management Plan.
• Drive innovative housing delivery strategies through direct delivery and partnerships.
• Contribute to improving tenant satisfaction with high-quality services.

Skills

Leadership and team management skills

Experience in asset management

Collaborative work across organisations

Strategic planning and budget management

Effective communication skills

Analytical abilities

Job description

Overview

Ready to shape the future of Wigan? We're looking for a dynamic Service Manager Strategic Assets Housing Investment to lead a team on the development and delivery of our Housing Asset Management Plan and drive innovative housing delivery strategies through direct delivery and by working with partners. You'll work with passionate teams and key partners to deliver real impact across the borough. If you're a strategic thinker with a flair for leadership and a drive to make a difference, this is your chance to help transform communities and leave a lasting legacy. Join #TeamWigan and be part of something bigger!

Responsibilities

• Lead a team on the development and delivery of the Housing Asset Management Plan.
• Drive innovative housing delivery strategies through direct delivery and by working with partners.
• Represent the Council professionally and align with strategic goals.
• Contribute to improving tenant satisfaction by supporting delivery of high-quality repairs and maintenance services within Housing Services.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience in asset management of a large housing stock (Housing Revenue Account).
• Ability to work collaboratively across housing sector organisations.
• Strategic planning, budget management, effective communication, negotiation, and analytical abilities.
• Ability to identify opportunities for income generation and cost savings; solid understanding of property markets and data systems.

About the council and context

Wigan Council has been voted 'Overall Council of the Year' at the APSE 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 recognises that together we can achieve more for our communities by delivering on our 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.

Details

Salary: Grade 14, £61,706 - £66,043 per annum.

37 hours per week.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. We encourage applications from all backgrounds.