Temporary Accommodation Asset Manager

Buckinghamshire Council; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom seeks a Temporary Accommodation Asset Manager to lead the asset management and investment strategy. Responsibilities include overseeing maintenance services and managing budgets. Ideal candidates have experience in large organizations and strong leadership skills. The role offers flexible working conditions and the chance to contribute positively to the community.

Benefits

Flexible working

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Travel discounts

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in planning and delivering services within large or complex organizations.
• Strong knowledge of building construction and property maintenance.
• Excellent planning and organization skills focused on achieving best outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the asset management and investment strategy for the council's TA stock.
• Oversee delivery of maintenance services by contractors.
• Manage budgets and contracts, prepare tenders, and write specifications.

Skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of building construction

Planning and organization skills

Experience in large organizations

Job description

We are looking for a Temporary Accommodation (TA) Asset Manager to lead the asset management and investment strategy for the council's TA stock. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering a new asset management strategy and investment plan, which you will then take through our internal governance procedures. You will also oversee the delivery of maintenance services (Voids, Investment, Compliance, and Day-to-Day) by our contractor, aiming to improve processes and achieve time and cost savings. Knowledge of Building Safety and emerging legislation around damp and mould would be highly beneficial.

Essential qualifications include substantial experience in planning and delivering services within large or complex organizations, strong knowledge of building construction and property maintenance, and excellent planning and organization skills focused on achieving the best outcomes for customers.

We seek someone with excellent leadership skills who can inspire, motivate, and develop others. The candidate should have the authority and credibility to build relationships internally and externally, engaging with colleagues, partners, and customers at all levels in a complex, often politically sensitive environment. Responsibilities also include managing budgets and contracts, preparing tenders, and writing specifications to ensure tangible performance outcomes.

If you are ambitious, solution-focused, collaborative, and trustworthy, reflecting our organizational values, we encourage you to apply.

About us

Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organization that combines the strengths of five previous councils to create positive change for local residents, communities, and businesses. We are committed to serving residents better and providing stronger representation for Buckinghamshire both locally and nationally.

About the role

As an ‘any-desk’ worker, you’ll need to be connected to our network to access digital resources, which can be from home or an office. You will be required to work from the office a few times a week, depending on your role and team needs.

Other information

Location: Walton Street or Queen Victoria Road Offices

For further details, contact Duncan Smith - Head of Housing Assets & Development at [emailprotected]

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must declare all unspent convictions, conditional cautions, and certain spent convictions as specified by law.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early once sufficient applications are received.

Our values and culture

We embody Pride, Ambition, Collaboration, and Trustworthiness. Joining Buckinghamshire Council offers a fair, inclusive culture, opportunities to make a difference, health and well-being initiatives, support for career development, and participation in social activities.

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility, including being a Disability Confident employer. Our flexible working policies aim to support a healthy work-life balance and reflect the diverse communities we serve.

About the Business Unit

Our Planning, Growth and Sustainability directorate shapes Buckinghamshire's future through services in planning, economic growth, regeneration, infrastructure, transport, and property. We focus on creating jobs, supporting community services, and delivering major development projects to benefit residents and businesses.

We recognize and reward you

We value hard work and success, offering benefits such as flexible working, discounts, pension schemes, gym memberships, and travel discounts to support our staff’s well-being and financial security.