Assistant Asset Manager

Overview

1 x permanent full‑time.

Working hours:

37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Career Graded Role – with a structured development pathway designed to support you in achieving a Level 4 qualification.

Colchester Borough Homes (CBH), an award‑winning organisation owned by Colchester City Council, has been at the heart of the local community since 2003. We manage and maintain around 7,000 residential buildings across the Borough. Our work is varied, ambitious and rooted in improving places and lives.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Asset Manager to join our dynamic Asset Management Team. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity.

You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of Housing Improvement and Capital Works projects, whilst gaining hands‑on experience across a variety of surveying and property management activities.

As a career graded position, you will be supported within a clear development framework, with training designed to help you progress and ultimately achieve a Level 4 qualification. This makes the role ideal for someone looking to grow their expertise and build a long‑term career in asset management.

• A practical understanding of repairs, project management and planned maintenance processes, and the standards required.
• Knowledge of building and construction projects, installations, and planning/built control requirements.
• Awareness of current Building Regulations, related legislation, Decent Homes standards and health & safety (including CDM).
• Confident use of Microsoft Office, SharePoint and Housing Management Systems.
• A full UK driving licence and continuous access to a car.

• A team player who is also comfortable working independently.
• Skilled at building productive working relationships.
• Committed to delivering excellent service to our residents and stakeholders.
• Motivated to learn, develop and progress through the career graded structure.

In return, you’ll enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous 20.8% employer contribution
• Excellent training, development and progression opportunities
• 23 days annual leave, rising to 26 days after 5 years, plus bank holidays and two additional company Christmas holidays
• Option to purchase up to 5 extra days’ leave
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Provision of a smartphone and laptop
• Discounted gym membership at Leisure World and Northern Gateway
• 1 paid volunteering day per year
• Free flu jab
• Agile working arrangements to support flexibility about when, where and how we work to best meet the needs of our role and service area.
• Payment of one professional subscription, plus free eye tests and a contribution towards VDU glasses

Colchester Borough Homes are an equal opportunities employer. As part of our continued commitment to Equality and Diversity, and our workforce accurately reflecting the community we represent, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and applicants who have status as an individual with a physical or mental disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer and a Mindful Employer. We also hold accreditations for Working Well, Investors in People Gold status and the Armed Forces Covenant.

To learn more about Colchester Borough Homes, visit:

• Location:
  
  Colchester, Essex
• Organisation:
  Colchester Borough Homes
• Job Type: Property job
• Closing Date: 06/03/2026
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